Serving 1,032 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 19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). 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 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,032 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Port Chester Middle School's student population of 1,032 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 84 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,032 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
84 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Port Chester Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Port Chester Middle School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3604 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
84%
29%
Black
3%
16%
White
10%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
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 #3604 out of 4,377 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?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% 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?
1,032 students attend Port Chester Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Port Chester Middle School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Port Chester Middle School?
Port Chester Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than 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 (offers virtual instruction).
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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