Middle Schools in Pearl River Union Free School District

Summary:

The Pearl River Union Free School District is home to one standout middle school, Pearl River Middle School. This school has consistently ranked in the top 10% of New York middle schools over the past three years, earning high ratings from SchoolDigger and boasting exceptional test scores in English Language Arts, Math, and Science that significantly surpass the district and state averages.

Pearl River Middle School's academic performance is truly impressive, with proficiency rates reaching as high as 73.33% in 6th grade Math, compared to 72.79% for the district and 51.2% for the state. The school's English Language Arts proficiency rate in 5th grade was 68.92%, outpacing the district's 67.55% and the state's 56.61%. These outstanding test scores, combined with the school's consistent top 10% ranking among New York middle schools, solidify its status as a standout institution within the Pearl River Union Free School District.

Factors that may contribute to Pearl River Middle School's success include its relatively low percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, high per-student spending of $37,432, and a small student-teacher ratio of 9.7. These demographic and financial factors suggest the school is well-resourced and able to provide a high-quality education to its students. Overall, Pearl River Middle School stands out as an exceptional educational institution within the Pearl River Union Free School District.

District Detail

135 W Crooked Hill Rd
Pearl River, NY 10965-1014

(845) 620-3922

SchoolDigger Rank:
194^th of 874 New York districts

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Grades served: K-12
Students: 2,148

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

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				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	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 5th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 6th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 7th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 6th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 7th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 5th 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
Pearl River Middle School	Public	5-7	520 Gilbert Ave	Pearl River	10965	Rockland County	Pearl River Union Free School District	No	No	No	Yes	(845) 620-3870	501	50	9.9	16.6%	354 (70.7%)	11 (2.2%)	92 (18.4%)	21 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (4.6%)	78.7	272^nd of 1500 public middle schools	81.9%		88.9	145^th of 1504 public middle schools	90.4%	127	68.9	66.4	57.8	64.9	73.3	75.0	58.3	99.3	100.0	99.7	99.7	100.0	100.0	100.0	99.5	$39,984	$659	$39,325

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Nanuet Union Free School District	1.48 mi	4	228^th
Clarkstown Central School District	2.03 mi	16	225^th
South Orangetown Central School District	2.21 mi	4	207^th
East Ramapo Central School District (Spring Valley)	2.44 mi	14	851^st
New York State Office Mental Health (Omh)	2.56 mi	11

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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.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.