Serving 234 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Sharon Springs Central School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 234 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sharon Springs Central School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Sharon Springs Central School's student population of 234 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
234 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sharon Springs Central School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sharon Springs Central School is 0.17, 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
#2173 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
5%
29%
Black
n/a
16%
White
91%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sharon Springs Central School's ranking?
Sharon Springs Central School is ranked #2173 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sharon Springs Central School?
The graduation rate of Sharon Springs Central School is 50%, which is lower than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend Sharon Springs Central School?
234 students attend Sharon Springs Central School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Sharon Springs Central School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sharon Springs Central School?
Sharon Springs Central School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Sharon Springs Central School offer ?
Sharon Springs Central School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Sharon Springs Central School part of?
Sharon Springs Central School is part of Sharon Springs Central School District.
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