BLIND BROOK-RYE MIDDLE SCHOOL

BLIND BROOK-RYE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

www.blinkbrook.org/bbms

287 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Blind Brook-Rye Middle School, located in Rye Brook, New York, is a high-performing public school that serves students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Blind Brook-Rye Union Free School District, the school is known for its rigorous academic environment, strong focus on student achievement, and a well-rounded curriculum that prepares students for the challenges of high school and beyond. The institution prides itself on maintaining a supportive community culture that emphasizes both intellectual growth and social-emotional development.

Beyond the core academic offerings, the school provides a variety of extracurricular opportunities, including arts, athletics, and various student clubs, which allow students to explore their personal interests and build leadership skills. Because of its location in a small, close-knit district, the middle school benefits from a low student-to-teacher ratio and high levels of parental involvement. Consistently ranked among the top middle schools in the region, Blind Brook-Rye is widely regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and its ability to foster a nurturing atmosphere for its student body.

287

Total Students

32.6

Full-Time Teachers

8.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BLIND BROOK-RYE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	198
Hispanic	27
Black	7
Asian	19
Two or More	25
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	10

White
198 (69.0%)
Hispanic
27 (9.4%)
Two or More
25 (8.7%)
Asian
19 (6.6%)
Pacific Islander
10 (3.5%)
Black
7 (2.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	BLIND BROOK-RYE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(914)937-3600
Website:	http://www.blinkbrook.org/bbms
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	287
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.8
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 108

Grade 7 74

Grade 8 105