A Macarthur Barr Middle School 5-6 For Excellence vs. Pearl River Middle School
Should you attend A Macarthur Barr Middle School 5-6 For Excellence or Pearl River Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Top Rankings
A Macarthur Barr Middle School 5-6 For Excellence ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
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Most improved public schools
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Overview
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).
Serving 502 students in grades 5-7, Pearl River Middle School 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 46% (which is equal to 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 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
5-6
5-7
Total Students
334 students
502 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
52 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1434 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1702 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
60%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 5 Students
165
155
Grade 6 Students
168
165
Grade 7 Students
-
182
Ungraded Students
1
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
16%
4%
% Hispanic
29%
19%
% Black
12%
2%
% White
40%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
Diversity Score
0.72
0.47
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
15%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
