Andover School is a public combined elementary, middle and high school with Pre-kindergarten located in Andover, Allegany County, New York, U.S.A., and is the only school operated by the Andover Central School District.
Serving 239 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Andover 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 30-34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 239 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for Andover School encompasses the entire Andover school district, covering an area of approximately 55.4 square miles. Families within this zone can expect a typical drive to the school of around 10 to 12 minutes, with the furthest edge located about 6.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Andover School's student population of 239 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
239 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Academics + Character = Success
School Rankings
Andover School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Andover School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3281 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Hispanic
1%
31%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
94%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
60-79%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.1%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Purple
School Mascot
Panther
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Andover School's ranking?
Andover School is ranked #3281 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Andover School often compared to?
Andover Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Alfred-almond Elementary School, Alfred-almond Junior-senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Andover School?
The graduation rate of Andover School is 60-79%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend Andover School?
239 students attend Andover School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Andover School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Andover School?
Andover School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Andover School offer ?
Andover School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Andover School part of?
Andover School is part of Andover Central School District.
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