Pearl River Union Free School District

135 W Crooked Hill Rd
Pearl River, NY 10965-1014
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

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

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
5 Schools
4,804 Schools
# Students
2,291 Students
2,526,339 Students
# Teachers
198 Teachers
214,998 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (NY)
#190 out of 788 school districts
(Top 30%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Pearl River Union Free   School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
64%
55%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Pearl River Union Free   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
73%
62%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pearl River Union Free   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≥95%
85%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Pearl River Union Free   School District and public school graduation rate of NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

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
173,949
# Students in 1st Grade:
157
175,863
# Students in 2nd Grade:
175
179,873
# Students in 3rd Grade:
149
179,590
# Students in 4th Grade:
161
182,759
# Students in 5th Grade:
180
184,187
# Students in 6th Grade:
178
186,526
# Students in 7th Grade:
202
191,086
# Students in 8th Grade:
179
194,590
# 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 $31,089. 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 $31,958. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NY)
Total Revenue
$74 MM
$78,541 MM
This chart display total revenue of Pearl River Union Free   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$86 MM
$80,737 MM
This chart display total spending of Pearl River Union Free   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$32,156
$31,089
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Pearl River Union Free   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$37,352
$31,958
This chart display average spending per public school student in Pearl River Union Free   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Pearl River Union Free School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Avenue School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
115 Lincoln Ave
Pearl River, NY 10965
(845) 620-3850
Grades: K-4
| 192 students
Rank: #22.
Pearl River High School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
275 E Central Ave
Pearl River, NY 10965
(845) 620-3800
Grades: 8-12
| 951 students
Rank: #33.
Franklin Avenue School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
48 Franklin Ave
Pearl River, NY 10965
(845) 620-3965
Grades: K-4
| 283 students
Rank: #44.
Evans Park School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
40 Marion Pl
Pearl River, NY 10965
(845) 620-3950
Grades: K-4
| 305 students
Rank: #55.
Pearl River Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
520 Gilbert Ave
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 $31,958. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 2,291 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10% in NY)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 64% (Top 30%)
  • : 73% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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