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Port Jervis City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,337 students in Port Jervis City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Port Jervis City School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
4 Schools
4,818 Schools
# Students
2,337 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
221 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Port Jervis City School District, which is ranked #617 of all 1,015 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 77% has decreased from 83% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#619 out of 1020 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
78%
Graduation Rate
77%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.72
# American Indian Students
9 Students
18,867 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
36 Students
254,462 Students
% Asian Students
2%
10%
# Hispanic Students
532 Students
757,452 Students
% Hispanic Students
23%
30%
# Black Students
192 Students
389,125 Students
% Black Students
8%
16%
# White Students
1,380 Students
995,067 Students
% White Students
59%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
5,556 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
186 Students
87,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
36
62,556
# Students in K Grade:
156
171,540
# Students in 1st Grade:
138
177,074
# Students in 2nd Grade:
166
181,096
# Students in 3rd Grade:
173
177,104
# Students in 4th Grade:
181
180,516
# Students in 5th Grade:
167
181,163
# Students in 6th Grade:
193
184,038
# Students in 7th Grade:
197
185,375
# Students in 8th Grade:
192
188,665
# Students in 9th Grade:
181
205,039
# Students in 10th Grade:
166
201,456
# Students in 11th Grade:
197
191,213
# Students in 12th Grade:
182
185,905
# Ungraded Students:
12
35,972
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $34,166 is higher than the state median of $31,307. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $29,516 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$80 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$69 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$34,166
$31,307
Spending / Student
$29,516
$32,183
Best Port Jervis City School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Port Jervis Senior High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: ≥90% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10 Rt 209
Port Jervis, NY 12771
(845) 858-3100
Port Jervis, NY 12771
(845) 858-3100
Grades: 9-12
| 734 students
Rank: #22.
N A Hamilton Bicentennial School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
929 Rt 209
Cuddebackville, NY 12729
(845) 858-3100
Cuddebackville, NY 12729
(845) 858-3100
Grades: PK-6
| 457 students
Rank: #33.
Anna S Kuhl Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11 E Main St
Port Jervis, NY 12771
(845) 858-3100
Port Jervis, NY 12771
(845) 858-3100
Grades: K-6
| 753 students
Rank: #44.
Port Jervis Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10 Rte 209
Port Jervis, NY 12771
(845) 858-3100
Port Jervis, NY 12771
(845) 858-3100
Grades: 7-8
| 393 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Port Jervis City School District?
Port Jervis City School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,337 students.
What is the rank of Port Jervis City School District?
Port Jervis City School District is ranked #617 out of 1,015 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Port Jervis City School District?
59% of Port Jervis City School District students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Port Jervis City School District?
Port Jervis City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Port Jervis City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $29,516 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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