Serving 860 students in grades 6-8, Peekskill Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 860 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Peekskill Middle School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Peekskill, NY, covering approximately 5.6 square miles. Most students live within a typical 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 1.3 miles to the school's edge and a maximum distance of 1.9 miles to the farthest boundary.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Peekskill Middle School's student population of 860 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 72 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
860 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Peekskill Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Peekskill Middle School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3854 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
77%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
13%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
6%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)5.4%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
5%
4%
Showing 2008–2018. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Peekskill Middle School's ranking?
Peekskill Middle School is ranked #3854 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Peekskill Middle School often compared to?
Peekskill Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Blue Mountain Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Peekskill Middle School?
860 students attend Peekskill Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Peekskill Middle School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Peekskill Middle School?
Peekskill Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Peekskill Middle School offer ?
Peekskill Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Peekskill Middle School part of?
Peekskill Middle School is part of Peekskill City School District.
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