Port Chester Public Schools, officially known as the Port Chester-Rye Union Free School District, is a school district headquartered in Port Chester, New York. The district is located within portions of the Town of Rye. All of Port Chester is in the district.
Serving 956 students in grades 6-8, Port Chester 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 34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% 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: 956 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Port Chester Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire Port Chester school district, encompassing approximately 3.1 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 2.1 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Port Chester Middle School's student population of 956 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 89 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
956 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
89 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
Average Class Size
20 students
School Motto
Success for Every Student
School Rankings
Port Chester 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 Port Chester Middle School is 0.24, 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
#3383 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
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
87%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
9%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-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 Port Chester Middle School's ranking?
Port Chester Middle School is ranked #3383 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Port Chester Middle School often compared to?
Port Chester Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rye Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Port Chester Middle School?
956 students attend Port Chester Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Port Chester Middle School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Port Chester Middle School?
Port Chester Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Port Chester Middle School offer ?
Port Chester Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Port Chester Middle School part of?
Port Chester Middle School is part of Port Chester-Rye Union Free School District.
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