At a glance
Reported students
345
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
37.46
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
9.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York middle enrollment
36th percentile
Compared with 789 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
459
Dobbs Ferry Middle School: 345 reported students.
State peer staffing position
29th percentile
9.2:1 reported; state peer median 10.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 354
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Student–teacher ratio
- 9.8:1
What the reported data says about Dobbs Ferry Middle School
Dobbs Ferry Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Dobbs Ferry. It is one of 3 current school records connected to Dobbs Ferry Union Free School District. NCES reports 345 students for 2024–25.
Among 789 middle schools in New York with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 447 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 36th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 9.2:1, close to the New York median of 10.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (62.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (18.3%). English learners represent 1.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Dobbs Ferry Middle School
- 1How do the reported 9.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 37.46 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 17.4%
- Lunch program
- Missing
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White62.3%
- Hispanic18.3%
- Black4.1%
- Asian5.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial10.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Dobbs Ferry Union Free School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Dobbs Ferry High School
High · Grades 09–12
459 reported students
Springhurst Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
677 reported students
Public schools near Dobbs Ferry Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenburgh Eleven Middle School Middle · Greenburgh Eleven Union Free School District | 07–08 | 14 | 1.1 mi |
| Irvington Middle School Middle · Irvington Union Free School District | 06–08 | 392 | 1.6 mi |
| Farragut Middle School Middle · Hastings-On-Hudson Union Free School District | 05–08 | 520 | 1.7 mi |
| Ardsley Middle School Middle · Ardsley Union Free School District | 05–08 | 790 | 1.9 mi |
| Ziccolella Middle School Middle · Greenburgh-Graham Union Free School District | 06–08 | 19 | 2.7 mi |
| Cross Hill Academy Middle · Yonkers City School District | 03–08 | 328 | 3.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Dobbs Ferry Middle School
What grades does Dobbs Ferry Middle School serve?
Dobbs Ferry Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Dobbs Ferry Union Free School District.
How many students attend Dobbs Ferry Middle School?
Dobbs Ferry Middle School reported 345 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 36th percentile among 789 New York middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 354 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Dobbs Ferry Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 9.2:1, based on 345 students and 37.46 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New York median for the same school level is 10.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Dobbs Ferry Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Dobbs Ferry Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Dobbs Ferry Union Free School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Dobbs Ferry Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
17.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Dobbs Ferry Middle School in?
Dobbs Ferry Middle School is part of Dobbs Ferry Union Free School District, based in Dobbs Ferry, NY, which operates 3 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Dobbs Ferry Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Greenburgh Eleven Middle School (1.1 mi), Irvington Middle School (1.6 mi), Farragut Middle School (1.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.