Middle Schools in Katonah-Lewisboro Union Free School District

Summary:

The Katonah-Lewisboro Union Free School District is home to a single standout middle school, John Jay Middle School, which consistently ranks among the top-performing middle schools in New York state. This exceptional institution serves students in grades 6-8, providing a high-quality education in a well-resourced and supportive environment.

John Jay Middle School's academic performance is truly remarkable, with the majority of students scoring proficient or better on state assessments in English Language Arts, Math, and Science across all grade levels. The school's Algebra I and Earth Science Regents exam pass rates are an impressive 100%, significantly outpacing the district and state averages. This academic excellence is further reflected in the school's high ranking of 141st out of 1,500 New York middle schools and its 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Complementing the school's strong academic outcomes is its low student-teacher ratio of 10:1, suggesting a high level of individual attention and support for students. Additionally, the school serves a relatively affluent student population, with only 6.26% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. The Katonah-Lewisboro Union Free School District's significant investment in education, with a per-student spending of $41,652, likely contributes to the exceptional resources and opportunities available to students at John Jay Middle School.

District Detail

60 North Salem Rd
Cross River, NY 10518

(914) 763-7003

SchoolDigger Rank:
89^th of 874 New York districts

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Grades served: K-12
Students: 2,785

Primary Schools: 3
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Regents Algebra I (2025)	NY State Assessments English Language Arts (2025)			NY State Assessments Math (2025)			NY State Assessments Science (2025)	% Completely Immunized (2020)	% Polio (2020)	% Measles (2020)	% Mumps (2020)	% Rubella (2020)	% Diphtheria (2020)	% Hepatitis B (2020)	% Varicella (2020)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Regents Algebra I End of Course	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 6th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 7th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 6th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 7th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 8th Grade	% Completely Immunized All Grades	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Diphtheria All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
John Jay Middle School	Public	6-8	40 N Salem Rd	Cross River	10518	Westchester County	Katonah-Lewisboro Union Free School District	No	No	No	Yes	(914) 763-7502	630	65	9.6	8.7%	466 (74.0%)	12 (1.9%)	72 (11.4%)	28 (4.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (8.1%)	89.6	141^st of 1500 public middle schools	90.6%		86.8	165^th of 1504 public middle schools	89.0%	24	100.0	76.3	74.8	76.1	72.4	79.8	75.4	76.3	99.4	99.7	99.9	99.9	99.9	99.9	99.7	99.9	$44,542	$235	$44,306

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North Salem Central School District	4.83 mi	2	150^th
Putnam-Westchester BOCES	6.38 mi	1
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department.

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