Central School
Tel:
(914) 220-3400
Central School serves 520 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Central School placed in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New York state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Central School's student population of 520 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
Total Students | 520 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 32 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Central School is ranked within the top 50% of all 4,239 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Central School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1283 out of 4239 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 69% | 52% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 69% | 52% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | 1% |
Asian | 5% | 9% |
Hispanic | 19% | 27% |
Black | 3% | 17% |
White | 70% | 43% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 3% | 3% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.47 | 0.71 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 15% | 51% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 4% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Mamaroneck Union Free School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Central School is Mamaroneck High School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Hommocks School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Larchmont Hommocks School Grades: 6-8 | 1,271 student
0.3 miles
10 Hommocks Rd
Larchmont, NY 10538
(914) 220-3300 0.3 6-8 1,271 - Mamaroneck Mamaroneck High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,604 student
0.4 miles
1000 W Boston Post Rd
Mamaroneck, NY 10543
(914) 220-3100 0.4 9-12 1,604 - Larchmont Chatsworth Avenue School Grades: K-5 | 726 students
0.7 miles
34 Chatsworth Ave
Larchmont, NY 10538
(914) 220-3500 0.7 K-5 726 - Larchmont Murray Avenue School Grades: K-5 | 754 students
0.7 miles
250 Murray Ave
Larchmont, NY 10538
(914) 220-3700 0.7 K-5 754 - New Rochelle Henry Barnard School Magnet School
Grades: PK-2 | 479 students
1.3 miles
129 Barnard Rd
New Rochelle, NY 10801
(914) 576-4386 1.3 PK-2 479
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