Serving 334 students in grades 5-6, A Macarthur Barr Middle School 5-6 For Excellence 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 54% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (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 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 5-6
- Enrollment: 334 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
A Macarthur Barr Middle School 5-6 For Excellence ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
A Macarthur Barr Middle School 5-6 For Excellence's student population of 334 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 52% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
334 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
A Macarthur Barr Middle School 5-6 For Excellence ranks within the top 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of A Macarthur Barr Middle School 5-6 For Excellence is 0.72, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1434 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
16%
10%
Hispanic
29%
30%
Black
12%
16%
White
40%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Macarthur Barr Middle School 5-6 For Excellence's ranking?
A Macarthur Barr Middle School 5-6 For Excellence is ranked #1434 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are A Macarthur Barr Middle School 5-6 For Excellence often compared to?
A Macarthur Barr Middle School 5-6 For Excellenceis often viewed alongside schools like Pearl River Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend A Macarthur Barr Middle School 5-6 For Excellence?
334 students attend A Macarthur Barr Middle School 5-6 For Excellence.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of A Macarthur Barr Middle School 5-6 For Excellence students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of A Macarthur Barr Middle School 5-6 For Excellence?
A Macarthur Barr Middle School 5-6 For Excellence has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does A Macarthur Barr Middle School 5-6 For Excellence offer ?
A Macarthur Barr Middle School 5-6 For Excellence offers enrollment in grades 5-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is A Macarthur Barr Middle School 5-6 For Excellence part of?
A Macarthur Barr Middle School 5-6 For Excellence is part of Nanuet Union Free School District.
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