Port Jervis City School District

9 Thompson St
Port Jervis, NY 12771-3042
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,371 students in Port Jervis City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Port Jervis City School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the New York public school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 63% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 36% 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
4 Schools
4,804 Schools
# Students
2,371 Students
2,526,520 Students
# Teachers
214 Teachers
215,025 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

District Rank

Port Jervis City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 85-89% has increased from 82% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (NY)
#592 out of 788 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Port Jervis City   School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
43%
55%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Port Jervis City   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.
50%
62%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Port Jervis City   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.
85-89%
85%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Port Jervis City   School District and public school graduation rate of NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.56
0.72
# American Indian Students
11 Students
18,588 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
37 Students
249,216 Students
% Asian Students
2%
10%
# Hispanic Students
430 Students
726,742 Students
% Hispanic Students
18%
29%
# Black Students
207 Students
408,333 Students
% Black Students
9%
16%
# White Students
1,507 Students
1,036,576 Students
% White Students
64%
41%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
6,065 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
177 Students
80,416 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
56,452
# Students in K Grade:
177
173,952
# Students in 1st Grade:
165
175,866
# Students in 2nd Grade:
176
179,876
# Students in 3rd Grade:
159
179,592
# Students in 4th Grade:
191
182,761
# Students in 5th Grade:
182
184,189
# Students in 6th Grade:
187
186,528
# Students in 7th Grade:
184
191,088
# Students in 8th Grade:
169
194,752
# Students in 9th Grade:
197
208,652
# Students in 10th Grade:
181
198,832
# Students in 11th Grade:
183
188,822
# Students in 12th Grade:
196
188,400
# Ungraded Students:
24
36,758

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $33,676 is higher than the state median of $31,087. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $29,093 is less than the state median of $31,956. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NY)
Total Revenue
$80 MM
$78,541 MM
This chart display total revenue of Port Jervis City   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
$69 MM
$80,737 MM
This chart display total spending of Port Jervis City   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
$33,676
$31,087
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Port Jervis City   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
$29,093
$31,956
This chart display average spending per public school student in Port Jervis City   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 Port Jervis City School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Port Jervis Senior High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
10 Rt 209
Port Jervis, NY 12771
(845) 858-3100
Grades: 9-12
| 773 students
Rank: #22.
N A Hamilton Bicentennial School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
929 Rt 209
Cuddebackville, NY 12729
(845) 858-3100
Grades: K-6
| 413 students
Rank: #33.
Anna S Kuhl Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
10 Rt 209
Port Jervis, NY 12771
(845) 858-3100
Grades: K-6
| 829 students
Rank: #44.
Port Jervis Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
118 E Main St
Port Jervis, NY 12771
(845) 858-3100
Grades: 7-8
| 356 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Port Jervis City School District?
Port Jervis City School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,371 students.
What is the rank of Port Jervis City School District?
Port Jervis City School District is ranked #579 out of 786 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Port Jervis City School District?
64% of Port Jervis City School District students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Port Jervis City School District?
Port Jervis City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 12:1.
What is Port Jervis City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $29,093 is less than the state median of $31,956. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 2,371 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50% in NY)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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