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Nyack Middle School vs. Felix Festa Determination Middle School

Should you attend Nyack Middle School or Felix Festa Determination 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
Nyack Middle School
98 S Highland Ave
Nyack, NY 10960
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Felix Festa Determination Middle School
30 Parrott Rd
West Nyack, NY 10994
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)

Felix Festa Determination Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 648 students in grades 6-8, Nyack Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (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 619 students in grades 6-8, Felix Festa Determination Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher 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 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
648 students
619 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Nyack 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 Felix Festa Determination Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Nyack Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Felix Festa Determination Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
52 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Nyack 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 Felix Festa Determination Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Nyack Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Nyack 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 Felix Festa Determination Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Clarkstown Central 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.

Test Scores

#1418 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
#684 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Nyack 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 Felix Festa Determination Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
59%
(Top 50% in NY)
76%
(Top 20% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Nyack Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Nyack 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 Felix Festa Determination Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Clarkstown Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
58%
(Top 30% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
67%
(Top 20% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Nyack Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Nyack 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 Felix Festa Determination Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Clarkstown Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
80%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
87%
(Top 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Nyack Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Nyack 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 Felix Festa Determination Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Clarkstown Central School District 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 Nyack Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Felix Festa Determination Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
198
-
Grade 7 Students
221
-
Grade 8 Students
229
614
Ungraded Students
-
5

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
16%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Nyack Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Nyack 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 Felix Festa Determination Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Clarkstown Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
31%
27%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Nyack Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Nyack 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 Felix Festa Determination Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Clarkstown Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
17%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Nyack Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Nyack 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 Felix Festa Determination Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Clarkstown Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
37%
50%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Nyack Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Nyack 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 Felix Festa Determination Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Clarkstown Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Nyack Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Nyack 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 Felix Festa Determination Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Clarkstown Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.74
0.66
This chart showcases the diversity score of Nyack Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Nyack 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 Felix Festa Determination Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Clarkstown Central School District 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
31%
21%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Nyack Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Nyack 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 Felix Festa Determination Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Clarkstown Central School District 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
2%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Nyack Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Nyack 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 Felix Festa Determination Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Clarkstown Central School District 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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