Serving 497 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Berea Elementary 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 50% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than 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 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 497 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Berea Elementary School's student population of 497 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
497 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1968
School Calendar
School Rankings
Berea Elementary 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 Berea Elementary School is 0.65, 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
#2407 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
10%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
39%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
12%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
43%
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 ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.2%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Vikings
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Berea Elementary School's ranking?
Berea Elementary School is ranked #2407 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Berea Elementary School often compared to?
Berea Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Balmville School, Montgomery Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Berea Elementary School?
497 students attend Berea Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Berea Elementary School students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Berea Elementary School?
Berea Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Berea Elementary School offer ?
Berea Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Berea Elementary School part of?
Berea Elementary School is part of Valley Central School District (Montgomery).
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