Margaret Murphy Kindergarten Center

2 Clark St
Hudson Falls, NY 12839
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Margaret Murphy Kindergarten Center serves 226 students in grades Prekindergarten-1. 
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 226 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 1%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Margaret Murphy Kindergarten Center's student population of 226 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
226 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Margaret Murphy Kindergarten Center is 0.02, 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.
This School
State Level (NY)
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
10%
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Hispanic
n/a
29%
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Black
n/a
16%
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White
99%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.02
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
3%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Margaret Murphy Kindergarten Center?
226 students attend Margaret Murphy Kindergarten Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Margaret Murphy Kindergarten Center students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Margaret Murphy Kindergarten Center?
Margaret Murphy Kindergarten Center has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Margaret Murphy Kindergarten Center offer ?
Margaret Murphy Kindergarten Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Margaret Murphy Kindergarten Center part of?
Margaret Murphy Kindergarten Center is part of Hudson Falls Central School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 226 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 1%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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