Top Rankings
Pearl River Union Free School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,291 students in Pearl River Union Free School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Pearl River Union Free School District have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the New York public school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 63% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
5 Schools
4,804 Schools
# Students
2,291 Students
2,526,085 Students
# Teachers
198 Teachers
215,006 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Pearl River Union Free School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 786 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#190 out of 788 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
62%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.42
0.72
# American Indian Students
1 Student
18,588 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
98 Students
249,216 Students
% Asian Students
4%
10%
# Hispanic Students
389 Students
726,742 Students
% Hispanic Students
17%
29%
# Black Students
36 Students
408,333 Students
% Black Students
2%
16%
# White Students
1,707 Students
1,036,576 Students
% White Students
74%
41%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
6,065 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
60 Students
80,416 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
56,452
# Students in K Grade:
138
173,911
# Students in 1st Grade:
157
175,816
# Students in 2nd Grade:
175
179,820
# Students in 3rd Grade:
149
179,541
# Students in 4th Grade:
161
182,709
# Students in 5th Grade:
180
184,133
# Students in 6th Grade:
178
186,473
# Students in 7th Grade:
202
191,045
# Students in 8th Grade:
179
194,721
# Students in 9th Grade:
184
208,652
# Students in 10th Grade:
181
198,832
# Students in 11th Grade:
188
188,822
# Students in 12th Grade:
219
188,400
# Ungraded Students:
-
36,758
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $32,156 is higher than the state median of $31,092. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $37,352 is higher than the state median of $31,961. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$74 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$86 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$32,156
$31,092
Spending / Student
$37,352
$31,961
Best Pearl River Union Free School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Avenue School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
115 Lincoln Ave
Pearl River, NY 10965
(845) 620-3850
Pearl River, NY 10965
(845) 620-3850
Grades: K-4
| 192 students
Rank: #22.
Pearl River High School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
275 E Central Ave
Pearl River, NY 10965
(845) 620-3800
Pearl River, NY 10965
(845) 620-3800
Grades: 8-12
| 951 students
Rank: #33.
Franklin Avenue School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
48 Franklin Ave
Pearl River, NY 10965
(845) 620-3965
Pearl River, NY 10965
(845) 620-3965
Grades: K-4
| 283 students
Rank: #44.
Evans Park School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
40 Marion Pl
Pearl River, NY 10965
(845) 620-3950
Pearl River, NY 10965
(845) 620-3950
Grades: K-4
| 305 students
Rank: #55.
Pearl River Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
520 Gilbert Ave
Pearl River, NY 10965
(845) 620-3870
Pearl River, NY 10965
(845) 620-3870
Grades: 5-7
| 560 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pearl River Union Free School District?
Pearl River Union Free School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,291 students.
What is the rank of Pearl River Union Free School District?
Pearl River Union Free School District is ranked #194 out of 786 school districts in New York (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Pearl River Union Free School District?
74% of Pearl River Union Free School District students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pearl River Union Free School District?
Pearl River Union Free School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 12:1.
What is Pearl River Union Free School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $37,352 is higher than the state median of $31,961. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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