Serving 448 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Byron-bergen 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 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 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 448 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Byron-Bergen Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Bergen, NY, covering approximately 76.4 square miles. Typically, families can expect a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with the average distance from the school to the zone edge being about 5.4 miles and the furthest edge reaching 8.7 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Byron-bergen Elementary School's student population of 448 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
448 students
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Byron-bergen 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 Byron-bergen Elementary School is 0.25, 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%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
9%
31%
Black
n/a
15%
White
86%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.6%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Byron-bergen Elementary School's ranking?
Byron-bergen Elementary 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 Byron-bergen Elementary School often compared to?
Byron-bergen Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Alexander Elementary School, D B Bunce Elementary 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).
How many students attend Byron-bergen Elementary School?
448 students attend Byron-bergen Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Byron-bergen Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Byron-bergen Elementary School?
Byron-bergen Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Byron-bergen Elementary School offer ?
Byron-bergen Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Byron-bergen Elementary School part of?
Byron-bergen Elementary School is part of Byron-Bergen Central School District.
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