Serving 226 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Downsville Central 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 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). 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 7:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 226 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Downsville Central School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Downsville Central School's student population of 226 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
226 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Downsville Central School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Downsville Central School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2616 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
3%
29%
Black
3%
16%
White
92%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Downsville Central School's ranking?
Downsville Central School is ranked #2616 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Downsville Central School often compared to?
Downsville Central Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Roscoe Central School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Downsville Central School?
The graduation rate of Downsville Central School is 80%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Downsville Central School?
226 students attend Downsville Central School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Downsville Central School students are White, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Downsville Central School?
Downsville Central School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Downsville Central School offer ?
Downsville Central School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Downsville Central School part of?
Downsville Central School is part of Downsville Central School District.
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