Rombout Middle School

84 Matteawan Rd
Beacon, NY 12508
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 592 students in grades 6-8, Rombout 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 41% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (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 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 592 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : Bottom 50% in NY
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 56% (Top 50%)
  • : 70-74% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

School Overview

Rombout Middle School's student population of 592 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
592 students
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers

School Rankings

Rombout 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 Rombout Middle School is 0.68, 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.
This School
State Level (NY)
#2254 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
41%
52%
56%
49%
70-74%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
32%
31%
Black
14%
15%
White
45%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.68
(22-23)
28.9%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rombout Middle School's ranking?
Rombout Middle School is ranked #2254 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Rombout Middle School?
592 students attend Rombout Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Rombout Middle School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rombout Middle School?
Rombout Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Rombout Middle School offer ?
Rombout Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Rombout Middle School part of?
Rombout Middle School is part of Beacon City School District.

School Reviews

2   10/10/2025
The teachers in the school have favorites and if your kid is not one of their favorites good luck to you because they are not going to do well no matter what you do or what your kid will do. They mysteriously lose your kids homework and say it wasn't handed in and mysteriously lose his or her classroom work and say it was not handed in and they give zeros on snow days to to go against their grade and when you call and complain about it nothing will be done don't bother I'm told the high school is much better to deal with
- Posted by Parent - Ptp3
2   10/10/2025
The school is terrible. In all definitions of the word. The food isn't healthy for you, in fact i had the displeasure of taking a sip from a month old orange juice carton. The teachers do play favorites no matter how you act. If you can help it, dont go to this school. The high school is much better though.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - alexi
1   10/10/2025
This school is gross, teachers play favorites, and the food is just bad. It's so gross ad teachers are horrible. They cut budgets and teachers are very, very unkind. They need to be stopped. There should inspectors.8th graders have vapes and weed. Please don't let your child go here. They lose your homework and say it was never handed in and give you a zero. I wish I could give this zero stars.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - annoyomus

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 592 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 56% (Top 50%)
  • : 70-74% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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