Serving 649 students in grades 6-8, Pelham 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 62% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% 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: 649 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 62% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 81% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 89% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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Pelham Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
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Pelham Middle School's student population of 649 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has grown by 42% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
649 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Students by Grade
Pelham 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 Pelham Middle School is 0.56, 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
#717 out of 4377 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
89%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
10%
Hispanic
17%
29%
Black
5%
16%
White
63%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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Pelham Middle School is ranked #717 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Pelham Middle School often compared to?
Pelham Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bronxville Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Pelham Middle School?
649 students attend Pelham Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Pelham Middle School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pelham Middle School?
Pelham Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Pelham Middle School offer ?
Pelham Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Pelham Middle School part of?
Pelham Middle School is part of Pelham Union Free School District.
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