Pearl River Middle School vs. Felix Festa Achievement Middle School
Should I attend Pearl River Middle School or Felix Festa Achievement Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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Felix Festa Achievement Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 560 students in grades 5-7, Pearl River Middle School ranks in the top 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 50% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 584 students in grades 6, Felix Festa Achievement 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 55-59% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
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Grades Offered
5-7
6
Total Students
560 students
584 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
58 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1998 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1294 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
55-59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
75-79%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 5 Students
180
-
Grade 6 Students
178
580
Grade 7 Students
202
-
Ungraded Students
-
4
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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n/a
% Asian
4%
16%
% Hispanic
17%
24%
% Black
1%
4%
% White
74%
54%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
2%
Diversity Score
0.42
0.63
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
11%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
