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John Jay Middle School

Public Grades 6-8

141^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,500 New York Middle Schools

Better than 91% of New York middle schools

Summary

John Jay Middle School is a highly successful public middle school located in Cross River, NY, serving 671 students in grades 6-8. It is part of the Katonah-Lewisboro Union Free School District, which is ranked 89 out of 874 school districts in New York and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

John Jay Middle School consistently ranks among the top middle schools in New York, with a statewide ranking between 93-187 out of over 1,500 middle schools in recent years. The school's students demonstrate significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math compared to the state average, with 76.3% to 76.06% of students proficient or better in ELA and 72.41% to 79.8% proficient in Math, well above the state averages. Additionally, the school's students perform exceptionally well on Regents exams, with 100% proficiency rates in Algebra I and Earth Science in recent years.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as George Fischer Middle School, Lakeland-Copper Beech Middle School, and Henry H Wells Middle School, John Jay Middle School stands out as a top-performing institution, with significantly higher proficiency rates and statewide rankings. This consistent high performance across various metrics, including subgroup equity, makes John Jay Middle School a standout institution in the region and a model for other schools to emulate.

630

Students ?

9.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$44,542

Per pupil spending ?

8.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

40 N Salem Rd
Cross River, NY 10518-1104

(914) 763-7502

District: Katonah-Lewisboro Union Free School District

Students who attend John Jay Middle School usually attend:

High:

John Jay High School

Feeder schools for John Jay Middle School:

Elementary:	Increase Miller Elementary School
	Katonah Elementary School
	Meadow Pond Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

74.0%

Hispanic:

11.4%

Two or more races:

8.1%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 96th percentile in 2015 → 91st in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the New York average (77% vs 52% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 9% of New York middle schools

✓Small classes — about 10 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 5 percentile points since 2015

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school77%

District avg78%

New York avg52%

141^st of 1,500

New York public middle schools ?

Top 9%▼ down 5 pts since 2015

From top 4% (2015) to top 9% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

89^th of 874Katonah-Lewisboro Union Free School District among New York districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	89.6	141 of 1500	90.6%	★★★★★
2024	86.8	165 of 1504	89.0%	★★★★☆
2023	84.7	187 of 1500	87.5%	★★★★☆
2022	92.2	93 of 1479	93.7%	★★★★★
2021	85.0	138 of 1242	88.9%	★★★★☆
2019	93.8	88 of 1439	93.9%	★★★★★
2018	93.9	67 of 1438	95.3%	★★★★★
2017	94.0	70 of 1455	95.2%	★★★★★
2016	92.1	74 of 1429	94.8%	★★★★★
2015	94.3	56 of 1407	96.0%	★★★★★
2014	94.5	50 of 1401	96.4%	★★★★★
2013	94.9	45 of 1373	96.7%	★★★★★
2012	91.7	47 of 1337	96.5%	★★★★★
2011	89.7	75 of 1295	94.2%	★★★★★
2010	86.8	99 of 1243	92.0%	★★★★★
2009	82.2	105 of 1224	91.4%	★★★★★
2008	86.6	58 of 1185	95.1%	★★★★★
2007	88.0	63 of 1123	94.4%	★★★★★
2006	88.3	67 of 1095	93.9%	★★★★★

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2021	67.5	76 of 236	67.8%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	90.7	108 of 1457	92.6%	★★★★★
2024	88.2	140 of 1465	90.4%	★★★★★
2023	84.1	188 of 1463	87.1%	★★★★☆
2022	91.8	79 of 1454	94.6%	★★★★★
2021	82.5	124 of 1066	88.4%	★★★★☆
2019	92.9	75 of 1370	94.5%	★★★★★
2018	93.6	57 of 1353	95.8%	★★★★★

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	76.5	156 of 965	83.8%	★★★★☆
2024	62.3	291 of 953	69.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	71.3	209 of 943	77.8%	★★★★☆
2022	91.2	41 of 914	95.5%	★★★★★
2021	79.2	63 of 449	86.0%	★★★★☆
2019	88.4	58 of 826	93.0%	★★★★★
2018	82.7	102 of 810	87.4%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	70.6	290 of 1283	77.4%	★★★★☆
2024	73.1	253 of 1296	80.5%	★★★★☆
2023	67.3	302 of 1288	76.6%	★★★★☆
2022	80.8	159 of 1306	87.8%	★★★★☆
2021	77.1	145 of 935	84.5%	★★★★☆
2019	91.3	90 of 1241	92.7%	★★★★★
2018	76.6	200 of 1245	83.9%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	85.6	167 of 1455	88.5%	★★★★☆
2024	82.6	189 of 1464	87.1%	★★★★☆
2023	81.1	207 of 1464	85.9%	★★★★☆
2022	89.8	107 of 1455	92.6%	★★★★★
2021	83.7	128 of 1071	88.0%	★★★★☆
2019	93.4	85 of 1366	93.8%	★★★★★
2018	92.7	76 of 1352	94.4%	★★★★★

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	81.3	45 of 235	80.9%	★★★★☆
2024	84.1	39 of 220	82.3%	★★★★☆
2023	85.6	31 of 208	85.1%	★★★★☆
2022	82.5	36 of 190	81.1%	★★★★☆
2019	96.2	1 of 126	99.2%	★★★★★
2018	80.2	24 of 107	77.6%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	78.0	165 of 1298	87.3%	★★★★☆
2024	70.2	225 of 1303	82.7%	★★★★☆
2023	56.2	404 of 1307	69.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	76.5	136 of 1283	89.4%	★★★★☆
2021	60.2	125 of 522	76.1%	★★★★☆
2019	78.6	115 of 1139	89.9%	★★★★☆
2018	87.9	53 of 1170	95.5%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	82.9	111 of 775	85.7%	★★★★☆
2024	79.1	137 of 778	82.4%	★★★★☆
2023	73.5	192 of 772	75.1%	★★★★☆
2022	83.3	99 of 748	86.8%	★★★★☆
2021	78.3	105 of 614	82.9%	★★★★☆
2019	87.2	67 of 716	90.6%	★★★★★
2018	88.0	60 of 763	92.1%	★★★★★

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Female (2025)93rd percentile~ school

Male (2025)89th percentile~ school

Special Education (2025)87th percentile-3 vs school

White (2025)86th percentile-5 vs school

Hispanic (2025)84th percentile-7 vs school

Multi-racial (2025)81st percentile-10 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)77th percentile-13 vs school

Asian (2021)68th percentile-21 vs school

By subject vs New York (2024-2025) ?

Algebra I100%+44 vs state

Science76%+33 vs state

Math76%+24 vs state

English Language Arts76%+24 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Regents Earth Science (2025)	Regents Living Environment (2025)	Regents Algebra I (2025)	Regents Life Science Biology (2025)	Regents Geometry (2025)	Regents Earth and Space Sciences (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 Earth Science End of Course	Regents Living Environment End of Course	Regents Algebra I End of Course	Regents Life Science Biology End of Course	Regents Geometry End of Course	Regents Earth and Space Sciences End of Course	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 English Language Arts 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 6th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 7th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 5th 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
Somers Middle School	Public	6-8	250 Rt 202	Somers	10589	Westchester County	Somers Central School District	No	No	No	No	(914) 277-3399	553	61	9.0	14.1%	417 (75.4%)	6 (1.1%)	92 (16.6%)	21 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.1%)	79.8	259^th of 1500 public middle schools	82.7%		80.1	235^th of 1504 public middle schools	84.4%	24			100.0					63.2	60.0	73.1		71.9	74.6	55.2		70.2	99.6	99.7	99.7	99.7	99.7	99.6	99.7	99.7	$41,277	$237	$41,041
Fox Lane Middle School	Public	6-8	S Bedford Rd	Bedford	10506	Westchester County	Bedford Central School District	No	No	No	No	(914) 241-6144	767	81	9.4	35.2%	379 (49.4%)	22 (2.9%)	319 (41.6%)	19 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (3.7%)	70.4	374^th of 1500 public middle schools	75.1%		71.6	352^nd of 1504 public middle schools	76.6%	22	76.9		100.0					53.1	60.7	62.4		66.8	69.2	56.6			99.0	99.8	99.8	99.8	99.8	99.6	99.7	99.8	$60,317	$889	$59,427
Seven Bridges Middle School	Public	5-8	222 Seven Bridges Rd	Chappaqua	10514	Westchester County	Chappaqua Central School District	No	No	No	No	(914) 238-7203	500	50	10.0	6.0%	342 (68.4%)	7 (1.4%)	35 (7.0%)	81 (16.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (7.0%)	96.9	46^th of 1500 public middle schools	96.9%		97.8	27^th of 1504 public middle schools	98.2%	19			96.0	92.7			91.1	84.9	85.2	87.0	87.4	96.0	95.8	89.6	71.2		99.8	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	99.8	$42,086	$414	$41,672
Mildred E Strang Middle School	Public	6-8	2701 Crompond Rd	Yorktown Heights	10598	Westchester County	Yorktown Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(914) 243-8000	793	83	9.5	15.0%	564 (71.1%)	19 (2.4%)	132 (16.6%)	58 (7.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (2.5%)	81.8	229^th of 1500 public middle schools	84.7%		86.3	167^th of 1504 public middle schools	88.9%	62		100.0	100.0					65.7	60.3	63.2		76.3	76.1	92.4		62.8	99.3	99.9	99.8	99.8	99.6	99.8	99.9	99.9	$35,312	$400	$34,911
Mahopac Middle School	Public	6-10	425 Baldwin Pl Rd	Mahopac	10541	Putnam County	Mahopac Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(845) 621-1330	902	96	9.4	22.5%	557 (61.8%)	26 (2.9%)	282 (31.3%)	11 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.3%)	23 (2.5%)	56.2	625^th of 1500 public middle schools	58.3%		61.4	522^nd of 1504 public middle schools	65.3%	103		100.0	100.0					50.9	45.2	57.1		68.5	58.3	38.9		41.3	99.1	99.3	99.9	99.9	99.9	99.5	99.7	99.7	$36,951	$540	$36,411
H C Crittenden Middle School	Public	6-8	10 MacDonald Ave	Armonk	10504	Westchester County	Byram Hills Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(914) 273-4250	474	54	8.7	4.0%	364 (76.8%)	4 (0.8%)	34 (7.2%)	37 (7.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	33 (7.0%)	97.1	42^nd of 1500 public middle schools	97.2%		96.6	49^th of 1504 public middle schools	96.7%	7			100.0			98.8		87.0	88.7	90.6		93.1	90.2	94.2		82.2	99.1	99.8	100.0	100.0	100.0	99.8	100.0	99.3	$47,954	$318	$47,636
Lakeland-Copper Beech Middle School	Public	6-8	3417 Old Yorktown Rd	Yorktown Heights	10598	Westchester County	Lakeland Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(914) 245-1885	1,219	124	9.8	31.5%	623 (51.1%)	90 (7.4%)	403 (33.1%)	59 (4.8%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	41 (3.4%)	55.5	637^th of 1500 public middle schools	57.5%		64.7	462^nd of 1504 public middle schools	69.3%	175	99.3		100.0					45.3	60.5	53.0		43.4	60.7	64.5		40.6	98.6	99.2	99.8	99.8	99.8	99.7	99.2	99.3	$34,847	$676	$34,171
Henry H Wells Middle School	Public	6-8	570 Rt 312	Brewster	10509	Putnam County	Brewster Central School District	No	No	No	No	(845) 279-3702	656	76	8.6	38.1%	257 (39.2%)	22 (3.4%)	348 (53.0%)	12 (1.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (2.4%)	43.3	842^nd of 1500 public middle schools	43.9%		27.1	1165^th of 1504 public middle schools	22.5%	323			100.0	100.0	100.0			40.7	42.4	49.4		43.6	55.1	36.4		51.5	97.2	98.7	98.0	98.5	98.4	98.8	98.4	98.1	$40,917	$1,119	$39,798
Robert E Bell School	Public	5-8	50 Senter St	Chappaqua	10514	Westchester County	Chappaqua Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(914) 238-7202	587	59	10.0	6.1%	391 (66.6%)	11 (1.9%)	40 (6.8%)	111 (18.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (5.3%)	97.4	37^th of 1500 public middle schools	97.5%		97.6	35^th of 1504 public middle schools	97.7%	2			96.0	93.3			88.4	89.5	90.6	93.0	89.9	94.2	92.6	88.0	79.1		96.8	98.7	99.8	99.8	99.8	100.0	99.4	98.7	$38,996	$231	$38,765

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