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Best Middle Schools in Zip Code 10965

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501

Students

Top rankedPearl River Middle School272^nd of 1,500 New York middle schools

Summary:

The 10965 zip code in New York is home to a single standout middle school, Pearl River Middle School, which has consistently ranked among the top 10% of middle schools in the state. This public school, serving grades 5-7, has demonstrated exceptional academic performance, with test scores significantly exceeding the state averages in English Language Arts, Math, and Science.

Pearl River Middle School's excellence is reflected in its high rankings, earning 5-star ratings from School Digger in the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 school years, and a 4-star rating for the 2024-2025 school year. The school's district rank of 194 out of 874 in New York further underscores its strong standing. With a low student-teacher ratio of 9.7 to 1 and high spending per student of $37,432, the school appears to have the resources and support to provide a quality education for its 502 students.

Compared to the state averages, Pearl River Union Free School District stands out as a high-performing district, with Pearl River Middle School's test scores consistently exceeding the state benchmarks. This suggests that the district's educational approach and resource allocation are effectively supporting student achievement in the region.

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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

Cities Near Zip Code 10965

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Pearl River	0.41 mi	5	142^nd
Nanuet	1.76 mi	4	179^th
Chestnut Ridge	2.13 mi	3	766^th
West Nyack	2.45 mi	8	104^th
Blauvelt	2.59 mi	2	264^th

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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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