Serving 365 students in grades 6-8, Dobbs Ferry Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 365 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 66% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dobbs Ferry Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Dobbs Ferry Middle School's student population of 365 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 34% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
365 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dobbs Ferry Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dobbs Ferry Middle School is 0.54, 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
#795 out of 4377 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
10%
Hispanic
18%
29%
Black
3%
16%
White
65%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dobbs Ferry Middle School's ranking?
Dobbs Ferry Middle School is ranked #795 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Dobbs Ferry Middle School?
365 students attend Dobbs Ferry Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Dobbs Ferry Middle School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dobbs Ferry Middle School?
Dobbs Ferry Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Dobbs Ferry Middle School offer ?
Dobbs Ferry Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Dobbs Ferry Middle School part of?
Dobbs Ferry Middle School is part of Dobbs Ferry Union Free School District.
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