School-age childcare program serving students in grades K-8 at two locations.
Serving 595 students in grades 6-8, Felix Festa Achievement Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 595 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 61% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Felix Festa Achievement Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Felix Festa Achievement Middle School's student population of 595 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
595 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Year Founded
1905
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Last Day of School
Sat. Jun 27, 2026
School Motto
A Legacy of Excellence
School Mascot
Falcons, Rams, And Vikings
School Rankings
Felix Festa Achievement Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Felix Festa Achievement Middle School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1089 out of 4346 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
13%
10%
Hispanic
29%
30%
Black
8%
16%
White
48%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Falcons, Rams, And Vikings
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Felix Festa Achievement Middle School's ranking?
Felix Festa Achievement Middle School is ranked #1089 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Felix Festa Achievement Middle School often compared to?
Felix Festa Achievement Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pearl River Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Felix Festa Achievement Middle School?
595 students attend Felix Festa Achievement Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Felix Festa Achievement Middle School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Felix Festa Achievement Middle School?
Felix Festa Achievement Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Felix Festa Achievement Middle School offer ?
Felix Festa Achievement Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Felix Festa Achievement Middle School part of?
Felix Festa Achievement Middle School is part of Clarkstown Central School District.
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