Serving 671 students in grades 6-8, John Jay Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (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 24% 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: 671 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 69% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 78% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 88% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John Jay Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
John Jay Middle School's student population of 671 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
671 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Sep 5, 2025
Last Day of School
Thu. Jun 25, 2026
School Motto
Empowering All - Lighting the path to success
School Rankings
John Jay Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Jay Middle School is 0.41, 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
#646 out of 4346 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
10%
30%
Black
2%
16%
White
76%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Jay Middle School's ranking?
John Jay Middle School is ranked #646 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are John Jay Middle School often compared to?
John Jay Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fox Lane Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend John Jay Middle School?
671 students attend John Jay Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of John Jay Middle School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John Jay Middle School?
John Jay Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does John Jay Middle School offer ?
John Jay Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is John Jay Middle School part of?
John Jay Middle School is part of Katonah-Lewisboro Union Free School District.
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