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A Macarthur Barr Middle School vs. Chestnut Ridge Middle School

Should you attend A Macarthur Barr Middle School or Chestnut Ridge Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
A Macarthur Barr Middle School
143 Church St
Nanuet, NY 10954
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Chestnut Ridge Middle School
892 Ny-45
Spring Valley, NY 10977
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

A Macarthur Barr Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
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Overview
Serving 654 students in grades 5-8, A Macarthur Barr Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 630 students in grades 7-8, Chestnut Ridge 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 15% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
5-8
7-8
Total Students
654 students
630 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at A Macarthur Barr Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Chestnut Ridge Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at A Macarthur Barr Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Chestnut Ridge Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
45 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at A Macarthur Barr Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Chestnut Ridge Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at A Macarthur Barr Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Nanuet Union Free School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Chestnut Ridge Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the East Ramapo Central School District (Spring Valley) and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1306 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
#4015 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of A Macarthur Barr Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Chestnut Ridge Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
67%
(Top 30% in NY)
15%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at A Macarthur Barr Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Nanuet Union Free School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Chestnut Ridge Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the East Ramapo Central School District (Spring Valley) and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
53%
(Top 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
28%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at A Macarthur Barr Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Nanuet Union Free School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Chestnut Ridge Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the East Ramapo Central School District (Spring Valley) and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
80-84%
(Top 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
22%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at A Macarthur Barr Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Nanuet Union Free School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Chestnut Ridge Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the East Ramapo Central School District (Spring Valley) and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of A Macarthur Barr Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Chestnut Ridge Middle School by grade.
Grade 5 Students
157
-
Grade 6 Students
148
-
Grade 7 Students
163
298
Grade 8 Students
185
296
Ungraded Students
1
36

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
14%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at A Macarthur Barr Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Nanuet Union Free School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Chestnut Ridge Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the East Ramapo Central School District (Spring Valley) and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
36%
77%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at A Macarthur Barr Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Nanuet Union Free School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Chestnut Ridge Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the East Ramapo Central School District (Spring Valley) and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
9%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at A Macarthur Barr Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Nanuet Union Free School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Chestnut Ridge Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the East Ramapo Central School District (Spring Valley) and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
37%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at A Macarthur Barr Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Nanuet Union Free School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Chestnut Ridge Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the East Ramapo Central School District (Spring Valley) and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at A Macarthur Barr Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Nanuet Union Free School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Chestnut Ridge Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the East Ramapo Central School District (Spring Valley) and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.71
0.39
This chart showcases the diversity score of A Macarthur Barr Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Nanuet Union Free School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Chestnut Ridge Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the East Ramapo Central School District (Spring Valley) and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
80%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at A Macarthur Barr Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Nanuet Union Free School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Chestnut Ridge Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the East Ramapo Central School District (Spring Valley) and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at A Macarthur Barr Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Nanuet Union Free School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Chestnut Ridge Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the East Ramapo Central School District (Spring Valley) and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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