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John Jay Middle School

Summary:

John Jay Middle School is a public middle school located in Cross River, New York, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 662 students. The school is part of the Katonah-Lewisboro Union Free School District, which is ranked 79 out of 866 school districts in New York and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

John Jay Middle School consistently performs well on state assessments, with high proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math across all grade levels. In 2022-2023, the school's ELA proficiency rates ranged from 59.56% in 6th grade to 79.19% in 8th grade, significantly higher than the state averages. Similarly, the school's Math proficiency rates ranged from 64.25% in 6th grade to 71.81% in 8th grade, also well above the state averages. The school has a strong statewide ranking, consistently placing in the top 15% of New York middle schools, and it performs exceptionally well across various student subgroups, ranking 31 out of 208 New York middle schools for its multi-racial student population and 41 out of 914 for its Hispanic student population.

While John Jay Middle School has a predominantly white student population (76.28% in 2022-2023), it has a relatively diverse student body, with 10.88% Hispanic, 3.63% Asian, and 7.25% two or more races. The school's high per-student spending of $26,408 in the 2022-2023 school year, which is significantly higher than the state average, may contribute to its strong academic performance. When compared to nearby middle schools, such as H.C. Crittenden Middle School and Seven Bridges Middle School, John Jay Middle School stands out as a high-performing institution, though its rankings for special education students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds are slightly lower than its overall rankings.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 40 N Salem Rd
       Cross River, NY  10518-1104

(914) 763-7502

District: Katonah-Lewisboro Union Free School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
187th of 1,500 New York Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $26,408 Help


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

Student/teacher ratio:  9.7 Help
Number of students:  662

Racial breakdown:

White:
76.3%
Hispanic:
10.9%
Two or more races:
7.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  7.4% Help


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Compare Details John Jay Middle School ranks better than 87.5% of middle schools in New York. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 84.71. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (76.3%), Hispanic (10.9%), two or more races (7.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 7.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at John Jay Middle School is 9.7. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at John Jay Middle School is $26,408.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

John Jay Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks John Jay Middle School 187th of 1500 New York public middle schools. (See John Jay Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Katonah-Lewisboro Union Free School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Katonah-Lewisboro Union Free School District 79th of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for John Jay Middle School

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Rank History for all students at John Jay Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 88.27 67th 1095 93.9%
2007 88.03 63rd 1123 94.4%
2008 86.55 58th 1185 95.1%
2009 82.21 105th 1224 91.4%
2010 86.79 99th 1243 92.0%
2011 89.70 75th 1295 94.2%
2012 91.70 47th 1337 96.5%
2013 94.87 45th 1373 96.7%
2014 94.49 50th 1401 96.4%
2015 94.33 56th 1407 96.0%
2016 92.09 74th 1429 94.8%
2017 93.96 70th 1455 95.2%
2018 93.93 67th 1438 95.3%
2019 93.77 88th 1439 93.9%
2021 84.96 138th 1242 88.9%
2022 92.25 93rd 1479 93.7%
2023 84.71 187th 1500 87.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at John Jay Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.17 24th 107 77.6%
2019 96.19 1st 126 99.2%
2022 82.45 36th 190 81.1%
2023 85.62 31st 208 85.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at John Jay Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.91 53rd 1170 95.5%
2019 78.63 115th 1139 89.9%
2021 60.15 125th 522 76.1%
2022 76.54 136th 1283 89.4%
2023 56.15 404th 1307 69.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at John Jay Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.61 200th 1245 83.9%
2019 91.29 90th 1241 92.7%
2021 77.07 145th 935 84.5%
2022 80.82 159th 1306 87.8%
2023 67.27 302nd 1288 76.6%
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Rank History for Female students at John Jay Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.64 57th 1353 95.8%
2019 92.88 75th 1370 94.5%
2021 82.51 124th 1066 88.4%
2022 91.81 79th 1454 94.6%
2023 84.07 188th 1463 87.1%
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Rank History for Male students at John Jay Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.68 76th 1352 94.4%
2019 93.38 85th 1366 93.8%
2021 83.69 128th 1071 88.0%
2022 89.83 107th 1455 92.6%
2023 81.07 207th 1464 85.9%
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Rank History for Asian students at John Jay Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 67.54 76th 236 67.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at John Jay Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.68 102nd 810 87.4%
2019 88.39 58th 826 93.0%
2021 79.21 63rd 449 86.0%
2022 91.24 41st 914 95.5%
2023 71.33 209th 943 77.8%
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Rank History for White students at John Jay Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.00 60th 763 92.1%
2019 87.19 67th 716 90.6%
2021 78.34 105th 614 82.9%
2022 83.35 99th 748 86.8%
2023 73.49 192nd 772 75.1%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for John Jay Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 540 9 16 6 0 n/a n/a 0 571
1990 516 13 13 7 0 n/a n/a 0 549
1991 505 15 16 10 0 n/a n/a 0 546
1992 551 10 15 9 1 n/a n/a 0 586
1993 570 11 12 7 0 n/a n/a 0 600
1994 645 9 21 7 0 n/a n/a 0 682
1995 696 10 22 9 0 n/a n/a 0 737
1996 696 10 22 9 0 n/a n/a 0 737
1997 698 11 21 14 0 n/a n/a 0 744
1998 747 8 23 12 1 n/a n/a 0 791
1999 787 12 18 16 0 n/a n/a 0 833
2000 852 18 20 13 0 n/a n/a 0 903
2001 929 15 24 15 0 n/a n/a 0 983
2002 966 18 24 23 0 n/a n/a 0 1031
2003 966 18 24 23 0 n/a n/a 0 1031
2004 945 18 22 15 0 n/a n/a 0 1000
2005 953 15 21 16 0 n/a n/a 0 1005
2006 948 14 25 19 0 n/a n/a 0 1006
2007 941 11 24 23 0 n/a n/a 0 999
2008 877 7 23 22 0 n/a n/a 0 929
2009 872 7 30 27 0 n/a n/a 1 937
2010 855 4 30 30 1 n/a n/a 10 930
2011 768 4 22 53 0 0 32 0 879
2012 753 4 23 60 0 0 31 0 871
2013 731 5 27 58 1 0 36 0 858
2014 695 3 25 56 1 0 32 0 812
2015 658 6 19 57 2 0 35 0 777
2016 686 5 17 60 2 0 36 0 806
2017 664 3 18 73 2 0 41 0 801
2018 618 3 17 68 2 0 41 0 749
2019 561 5 18 73 1 0 36 0 694
2020 534 6 18 80 1 0 29 0 668
2021 533 7 20 87 0 0 33 0 680
2022 530 8 25 72 0 0 48 0 683
2023 505 11 24 72 1 0 48 1 662

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at John Jay Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 571 58.0 9.8 n/a
1990 549 59.0 9.3 n/a
1991 546 49.4 11.0 n/a
1992 586 49.3 11.8 n/a
1993 600 46.4 12.9 n/a
1994 682 49.6 13.8 1.8
1995 737 66.2 11.1 0.5
1996 737 66.2 11.1 0.5
1997 744 64.3 11.6 2.2
1998 791 66.6 11.9 2.3
1999 833 73.5 11.3 1.6
2000 903 77.8 11.6 6.1
2001 983 82.3 11.9 0.4
2002 1031 86.4 11.9 0.4
2003 1031 86.4 11.9 0.4
2004 1000 n/a n/a n/a
2005 1005 87.9 11.4 1.2
2006 1006 90.0 11.2 0.8
2007 999 86.8 11.5 0.5
2008 929 82.1 11.3 0.6
2009 937 81.1 11.6 0.3
2010 930 80.0 11.6 1.4
2011 879 79.5 11.0 0.9
2012 871 72.5 12.0 1.5
2013 858 72.0 11.9 1.7
2014 812 66.0 12.2 3.3
2015 777 66.0 11.7 4.6
2016 806 66.0 12.2 5.5
2017 801 68.7 11.6 5
2018 749 66.6 11.2 7.1
2019 694 62.2 11.1 7.5
2020 668 68.9 9.6 8.4
2021 680 64.4 10.5 8.4
2022 683 62.8 10.8 6.9
2023 662 67.8 9.7 7.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio John Jay Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 571 58.0 9.8 n/a
1990 549 59.0 9.3 n/a
1991 546 49.4 11.0 n/a
1992 586 49.3 11.8 n/a
1993 600 46.4 12.9 n/a
1994 682 49.6 13.8 1.8
1995 737 66.2 11.1 0.5
1996 737 66.2 11.1 0.5
1997 744 64.3 11.6 2.2
1998 791 66.6 11.9 2.3
1999 833 73.5 11.3 1.6
2000 903 77.8 11.6 6.1
2001 983 82.3 11.9 0.4
2002 1031 86.4 11.9 0.4
2003 1031 86.4 11.9 0.4
2004 1000 n/a n/a n/a
2005 1005 87.9 11.4 1.2
2006 1006 90.0 11.2 0.8
2007 999 86.8 11.5 0.5
2008 929 82.1 11.3 0.6
2009 937 81.1 11.6 0.3
2010 930 80.0 11.6 1.4
2011 879 79.5 11.0 0.9
2012 871 72.5 12.0 1.5
2013 858 72.0 11.9 1.7
2014 812 66.0 12.2 3.3
2015 777 66.0 11.7 4.6
2016 806 66.0 12.2 5.5
2017 801 68.7 11.6 5
2018 749 66.6 11.2 7.1
2019 694 62.2 11.1 7.5
2020 668 68.9 9.6 8.4
2021 680 64.4 10.5 8.4
2022 683 62.8 10.8 6.9
2023 662 67.8 9.7 7.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

John Jay Middle School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
201399.3%0.6%0.0%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.3%99.4%
201499.0%0.5%0.3%99.3%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.3%99.1%99.1%
201599.0%0.8%0.1%99.0%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%
201697.9%1.2%0.3%98.5%98.5%98.5%98.5%98.5%98.5%98.4%
201797.9%1.5%0.4%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%98.4%
201897.6%1.9%0.5%98.5%98.5%98.5%98.5%98.4%98.5%98.1%
201997.9%0.0%0.0%97.9%97.9%97.9%97.9%97.9%97.9%97.9%
202099.4%0.0%99.7%99.9%99.9%99.9%99.9%99.7%99.9%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for John Jay Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $72 (0.3%) $25,647 (99.7%) $25,719
2020 $09 (0.0%) $24,580 (100.0%) $24,589
2021 $286 (1.2%) $23,545 (98.8%) $23,831
2022 $278 (1.1%) $24,519 (98.9%) $24,797
2023 $399 (1.5%) $26,009 (98.5%) $26,408

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on John Jay Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 88th of 1439 Middle schoolsRanks 187th of 1500 Middle schools
 6.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (John Jay Middle School)7359.6
 13.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Katonah-Lewisboro Union Free School District)7359.6
 13.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4745.8
 1.2%
6th Grade Math (John Jay Middle School)7664.3
 11.8%
   6th Grade Math (Katonah-Lewisboro Union Free School District)7664.3
 11.8%
   6th Grade Math (New York)4748.1
 1.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (John Jay Middle School)6969.2
 0.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Katonah-Lewisboro Union Free School District)6869.2
 1.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4048
 8%
7th Grade Math (John Jay Middle School)7170.7
 0.3%
   7th Grade Math (Katonah-Lewisboro Union Free School District)7170.7
 0.3%
   7th Grade Math (New York)4451.9
 7.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (John Jay Middle School)8479.2
 4.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Katonah-Lewisboro Union Free School District)8478.7
 5.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4855.2
 7.2%
8th Grade Math (John Jay Middle School)8371.8
 11.2%
   8th Grade Math (Katonah-Lewisboro Union Free School District)8371.3
 11.7%
   8th Grade Math (New York)3340.7
 7.7%
End of Course Algebra I (John Jay Middle School)100100
   End of Course Algebra I (Katonah-Lewisboro Union Free School District)95.693.6
 2.1%
   End of Course Algebra I (New York)71.164.6
 6.5%
End of Course Earth Science (John Jay Middle School)100100
   End of Course Earth Science (Katonah-Lewisboro Union Free School District)95.386.6
 8.7%
   End of Course Earth Science (New York)68.965
 3.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students694662
 4.6%
African American511
 120%
American Indian11
Asian1824
 33.3%
Hispanic7372
 1.4%
Pacific Islander00
White561505
 10%
Two or More Races3648
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients7.5%7.4%
 0.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions about John Jay Middle School

Students who attend John Jay Middle School usually go on to attend John Jay High School

Students at John Jay Middle School are 76% White, 11% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 4% Asian, 2% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 662 students attended John Jay Middle School.

John Jay Middle School ranks 187th of 1500 New York middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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