Serving 653 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Barker Central School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 653 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Barker Junior/Senior High School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Barker, NY, encompassing approximately 76.1 square miles. The typical drive to the school is around 10-12 minutes, with an average distance of 4.5 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 7.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Barker Central School's student population of 653 students has grown by 94% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has grown by 93% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
653 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Barker Central School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Barker Central School is 0.27, 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
#1747 out of 4346 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
10%
Showing 2004–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
15%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
85%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
80-89%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.4%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Barker Central School's ranking?
Barker Central School is ranked #1747 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Barker Central School often compared to?
Barker Central Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Royalton-hartland High School, Niagara Falls High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Barker Central School?
The graduation rate of Barker Central School is 80-89%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend Barker Central School?
653 students attend Barker Central School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Barker Central School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Barker Central School?
Barker Central School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Barker Central School offer ?
Barker Central School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Barker Central School part of?
Barker Central School is part of Barker Central School District.
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