John Jay Middle School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Cross River, New York 10518 · Katonah-Lewisboro Union Free School District
#16 of 785 middle schools in New York
#88 of 15,369 nationally
About John Jay Middle School
John Jay Middle School is a public middle located in Cross River, in the Katonah-Lewisboro Union Free School District school district of New York, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 630 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 93.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of middle schools in United States and 16th of 785 ranked middle schools in New York. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (91th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 630.
There are 2 schools in Cross River; John Jay Middle School ranks 2nd of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)77%
- Reading proficiency (30%)75%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)8.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)9.7
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for John Jay Middle School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 630
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 8.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 9.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 75%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 77%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near John Jay Middle School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
John Jay High School
Cross River · Public high · Grades 9–12
912 students · 314 m away
Increase Miller Elementary School
Goldens Bridge · Public elementary · Grades K–5
479 students · 3.9 km away
Katonah Elementary School
Katonah · Public elementary · Grades K–5
405 students · 7.2 km away
Pound Ridge Elementary School
Pound Ridge · Public elementary · Grades K–5
202 students · 7.5 km away
Bedford Village Elementary School
Bedford · Public elementary · Grades K–5
333 students · 7.6 km away
Bedford Hills Elementary School
Bedford Hills · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
309 students · 7.9 km away
Meadow Pond Elementary School
South Salem · Public elementary · Grades K–5
359 students · 8.0 km away
Pequenakonck Elementary School
North Salem · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
445 students · 8.8 km away
Scotts Ridge Middle School
Ridgefield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
548 students · 8.9 km away
Ridgefield High School
Ridgefield · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,411 students · 9.1 km away
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Oldfield Middle School
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East Northport Middle School
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Frequently asked questions
Is John Jay Middle School a good school?
John Jay Middle School has a Success Index (US) of 93.8 out of 100 (Top 5% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #16 of 785 in New York. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does John Jay Middle School rank in New York?
John Jay Middle School ranks #16 of 785 middle schools in New York and #88 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend John Jay Middle School?
John Jay Middle School had 630 students in 2025.
Is John Jay Middle School a elementary school or a high school?
John Jay Middle School is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near John Jay Middle School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of John Jay Middle School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.