Rye Middle School

Summary:

Rye Middle School is a highly-regarded public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Rye, New York. With an enrollment of 685 students, the school is part of the Rye City School District, which is ranked 37th out of 865 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Rye Middle School consistently ranks among the top middle schools in New York, with exceptional academic performance. Its students demonstrate proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math that are significantly higher than the state averages. For example, in 2023-2024, 87.28% of 8th graders were proficient in ELA, compared to the state average of 51.88%. The school also excels in supporting diverse student subgroups, ranking highly for female, male, Asian, Hispanic, and White students. Additionally, Rye Middle School has a strong track record in serving English Language Learners and Special Education students.

Compared to nearby middle schools, such as Eastchester Middle School, Isaac E. Young Middle School, and White Plains Middle School, Rye Middle School outperforms them in academic achievement and statewide rankings. However, the school faces challenges in serving students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, ranking 785th out of 1,296 New York middle schools for this subgroup. Despite this, Rye Middle School has maintained its high performance over the years, consistently earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 Parsons St
       Rye, NY  10580-3899


(914) 967-6100

District: Rye City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
43rd of 1,504 New York Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $28,419 Help


Students who attend Rye Middle School usually attend:

High:    Rye High School

Feeder schools for Rye Middle School:

Elementary:    Midland School
    Milton School
    Osborn School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.7 Help
Number of students:  685

Racial breakdown:

White:
76.8%
Asian:
9.8%
Hispanic:
9.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  2.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Student Body
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Teachers
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rye Middle School is $28,419.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Rye Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Rye Middle School 43rd of 1504 New York public middle schools. (See Rye Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Rye City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Rye City School District 37th of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Rye Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Rye Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 92.54 22nd 1095 98.0%
2007 91.51 21st 1123 98.1%
2008 89.17 21st 1185 98.2%
2009 85.70 36th 1224 97.1%
2010 92.05 34th 1243 97.3%
2011 93.29 32nd 1295 97.5%
2012 93.91 24th 1337 98.2%
2013 97.19 27th 1373 98.0%
2014 96.75 29th 1401 97.9%
2015 95.10 50th 1407 96.4%
2016 94.45 56th 1429 96.1%
2017 95.81 52nd 1455 96.4%
2018 94.11 65th 1438 95.5%
2019 93.11 94th 1439 93.5%
2021 97.21 22nd 1242 98.2%
2022 96.53 48th 1479 96.8%
2023 96.32 49th 1500 96.7%
2024 97.05 43rd 1504 97.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Rye Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.83 3rd 503 99.4%
2019 83.11 16th 473 96.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Rye Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.41 131st 1170 88.8%
2019 62.83 231st 1139 79.7%
2022 83.27 86th 1283 93.3%
2023 75.83 165th 1307 87.4%
2024 93.71 44th 1303 96.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Rye Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.45 554th 1245 55.5%
2019 46.66 561st 1241 54.8%
2024 39.76 785th 1296 39.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Rye Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.69 56th 1353 95.9%
2019 90.56 102nd 1370 92.6%
2021 94.04 34th 1066 96.8%
2022 93.63 64th 1454 95.6%
2023 95.27 52nd 1463 96.4%
2024 96.22 42nd 1465 97.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Rye Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.18 68th 1352 95.0%
2019 93.66 83rd 1366 93.9%
2021 97.56 17th 1071 98.4%
2022 97.44 37th 1455 97.5%
2023 96.07 50th 1464 96.6%
2024 96.93 39th 1464 97.3%
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Rank History for Asian students at Rye Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.03 89th 374 76.2%
2019 77.94 74th 369 79.9%
2022 82.21 48th 381 87.4%
2023 85.49 29th 388 92.5%
2024 80.72 62nd 396 84.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Rye Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.81 53rd 810 93.5%
2019 87.36 67th 826 91.9%
2022 94.24 33rd 914 96.4%
2023 92.84 40th 943 95.8%
2024 95.64 35th 953 96.3%
See the entire list of Best New York Middle Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Rye Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.09 59th 763 92.3%
2019 84.94 80th 716 88.8%
2021 92.27 24th 614 96.1%
2022 91.98 41st 748 94.5%
2023 91.65 45th 772 94.2%
2024 93.14 32nd 778 95.9%
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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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Reviews:
by a citizen
Friday, May 24, 2013

Open Quote The previous review is for Rye Neck Middle School in Mamaroneck, not Rye Middle School, the reviewer said so in their review Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Open Quote I have two sons, and one of them was attending Rye Neck Middle School. Well, I pulled them out.
This is because he was bullied last year. He was bullied horribly, and the ignorant teachers wouldn't care enough to tell us. The counselors were no help at all, according to my son, who tried to let them know but got no help. All teachers, including the principle, had tried to cover up.

To notice others, I had to write this review. The handling of my son's bullying case was totally unacceptable, and was extremely disappointing. It should have been on the news headlines, "School Sweeps Severe Bullying Case Under the Rug."

I strongly suggest you look over this school, even if you are just minutes away from it. There are many other great schools that your child[ren] can attend, I am just telling you the truth about the inside of this disgusting school. Maybe they disrespect Asians? Maybe because my son performs slightly below average? I do not know, but please skip this school as a choice. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Rye Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 229 2 23 11 0 n/a n/a 0 265
1990 229 3 29 18 0 n/a n/a 0 279
1991 198 3 33 25 0 n/a n/a 0 259
1992 185 3 37 11 0 n/a n/a 0 236
1993 296 8 40 33 0 n/a n/a 0 377
1994 336 8 52 25 1 n/a n/a 0 422
1995 371 4 51 17 0 n/a n/a 0 443
1996 371 4 51 17 0 n/a n/a 0 443
1997 348 3 53 21 0 n/a n/a 0 425
1998 399 2 41 22 0 n/a n/a 0 464
1999 441 5 35 24 0 n/a n/a 0 505
2000 486 5 33 16 0 n/a n/a 0 540
2001 515 6 34 17 0 n/a n/a 0 572
2002 500 13 32 16 0 n/a n/a 0 561
2003 500 13 32 16 0 n/a n/a 0 561
2004 501 11 45 32 0 n/a n/a 0 589
2005 549 8 40 26 0 n/a n/a 0 623
2006 590 4 45 21 0 n/a n/a 0 660
2007 596 1 52 25 0 n/a n/a 0 674
2008 596 5 46 51 0 n/a n/a 0 698
2009 586 7 47 34 0 n/a n/a 3 677
2010 592 7 58 42 0 n/a n/a 5 704
2011 632 9 60 50 0 0 8 0 759
2012 659 8 69 48 1 0 1 0 786
2013 625 12 59 52 2 0 3 0 753
2014 612 8 57 53 2 0 5 0 737
2015 612 7 59 43 2 0 10 0 733
2016 674 16 67 44 2 0 11 0 814
2017 687 13 63 38 3 0 15 0 819
2018 689 11 54 48 3 0 14 0 819
2019 675 9 59 38 2 0 19 0 802
2020 637 9 65 42 1 0 14 0 768
2021 597 6 64 60 2 0 17 0 746
2022 553 8 58 61 3 0 13 0 696
2023 526 8 67 62 3 1 18 0 685

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 Rye Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 265 14.3 18.5 n/a
1990 279 14.7 18.9 n/a
1991 259 16.5 15.6 n/a
1992 236 15.5 15.2 n/a
1993 377 24.7 15.3 n/a
1994 422 27.7 15.2 0
1995 443 32.6 13.6 1.1
1996 443 32.6 13.6 1.1
1997 425 32.6 13.0 0.9
1998 464 32.0 14.5 2.4
1999 505 36.0 14.0 2.2
2000 540 38.9 13.9 1.3
2001 572 42.9 13.3 1.7
2002 561 43.0 13.0 3
2003 561 43.0 13.0 3
2004 589 n/a n/a n/a
2005 623 49.1 12.7 2.1
2006 660 54.0 12.2 2.3
2007 674 46.9 14.4 2.5
2008 698 50.5 13.8 1.7
2009 677 51.1 13.2 2.4
2010 704 49.1 14.3 2.9
2011 759 56.9 13.3 3.7
2012 786 57.7 13.6 3.6
2013 753 57.0 13.1 2.9
2014 737 50.5 14.5 0
2015 733 51.0 14.3 1.8
2016 814 51.0 15.9 2.3
2017 819 52.5 15.5 1.6
2018 819 55.4 14.7 1.5
2019 802 60.4 13.2 2.9
2020 768 73.4 10.4 n/a
2021 746 72.4 10.2 n/a
2022 696 69.3 10.0 n/a
2023 685 70.2 9.7 n/a

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 Rye Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 265 14.3 18.5 n/a
1990 279 14.7 18.9 n/a
1991 259 16.5 15.6 n/a
1992 236 15.5 15.2 n/a
1993 377 24.7 15.3 n/a
1994 422 27.7 15.2 0
1995 443 32.6 13.6 1.1
1996 443 32.6 13.6 1.1
1997 425 32.6 13.0 0.9
1998 464 32.0 14.5 2.4
1999 505 36.0 14.0 2.2
2000 540 38.9 13.9 1.3
2001 572 42.9 13.3 1.7
2002 561 43.0 13.0 3
2003 561 43.0 13.0 3
2004 589 n/a n/a n/a
2005 623 49.1 12.7 2.1
2006 660 54.0 12.2 2.3
2007 674 46.9 14.4 2.5
2008 698 50.5 13.8 1.7
2009 677 51.1 13.2 2.4
2010 704 49.1 14.3 2.9
2011 759 56.9 13.3 3.7
2012 786 57.7 13.6 3.6
2013 753 57.0 13.1 2.9
2014 737 50.5 14.5 0
2015 733 51.0 14.3 1.8
2016 814 51.0 15.9 2.3
2017 819 52.5 15.5 1.6
2018 819 55.4 14.7 1.5
2019 802 60.4 13.2 2.9
2020 768 73.4 10.4 n/a
2021 746 72.4 10.2 n/a
2022 696 69.3 10.0 n/a
2023 685 70.2 9.7 n/a

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

Rye Middle School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
201398.8%0.7%0.0%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%98.8%99.3%
201498.8%0.5%0.0%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%98.8%99.3%
201598.4%0.8%0.0%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%98.5%99.2%
201697.8%0.6%0.0%99.3%99.3%99.4%99.4%99.4%98.8%99.3%
201798.1%0.9%0.3%98.9%98.9%98.9%98.9%98.9%98.9%98.9%
201897.7%1.2%0.4%98.4%98.4%98.4%98.4%98.4%97.9%98.4%
201997.3%0.0%0.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%97.9%98.0%
202098.7%0.0%99.2%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.2%98.8%99.1%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Rye Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $403 (2.0%) $19,438 (98.0%) $19,841
2020 $327 (1.6%) $19,720 (98.4%) $20,047
2021 $262 (1.1%) $22,855 (98.9%) $23,117
2022 $628 (2.3%) $26,279 (97.7%) $26,907
2023 $415 (1.5%) $28,005 (98.5%) $28,419

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Rye Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 94th of 1439 Middle schoolsRanks 49th of 1500 Middle schools
 3.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Rye Middle School)7981.1
 2.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Rye City School District)7981.1
 2.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4745.8
 1.2%
6th Grade Math (Rye Middle School)7182.6
 11.6%
   6th Grade Math (Rye City School District)7182.6
 11.6%
   6th Grade Math (New York)4748.1
 1.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Rye Middle School)7482.4
 8.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Rye City School District)7482.4
 8.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4048
 8%
7th Grade Math (Rye Middle School)7888.8
 10.8%
   7th Grade Math (Rye City School District)7888.8
 10.8%
   7th Grade Math (New York)4451.9
 7.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Rye Middle School)7590.4
 15.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Rye City School District)7590.4
 15.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4855.2
 7.2%
8th Grade Math (Rye Middle School)6290
 28%
   8th Grade Math (Rye City School District)6290
 28%
   8th Grade Math (New York)3340.7
 7.7%
End of Course Earth Science (Rye Middle School)10099.3
 0.7%
   End of Course Earth Science (Rye City School District)97.796.7
 1%
   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 Students802685
 14.6%
African American98
 11.1%
American Indian23
 50%
Asian5967
 13.6%
Hispanic3862
 63.2%
Pacific Islander01
White675526
 22.1%
Two or More Races1918
 5.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Rye Middle School

Yes! Rye Middle School is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 43rd of 1504 New York middle schools.

Students who attend Rye Middle School usually go on to attend Rye High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 685 students attended Rye Middle School.

Students at Rye Middle School are 77% White, 10% Asian, 9% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% African American.


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