Serving 182 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Gilbertsville-mount Upton 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 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 182 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Gilbertsville-Mount Upton Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district, covering approximately 75 square miles in and around Gilbertsville, NY. Families can typically expect a drive of 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 5.2 miles from the school to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 8.2 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gilbertsville-mount Upton Elementary School's student population of 182 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
182 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1910
School Calendar
School Rankings
Gilbertsville-mount Upton 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 Gilbertsville-mount Upton Elementary School is 0.08, 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
#3621 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
10%
Showing 1995–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
31%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
White
96%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
1%
3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Maroon and Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gilbertsville-mount Upton Elementary School's ranking?
Gilbertsville-mount Upton Elementary School is ranked #3621 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Gilbertsville-mount Upton Elementary School often compared to?
Gilbertsville-mount Upton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Unadilla Elementary 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 52% NY state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Gilbertsville-mount Upton Elementary School?
182 students attend Gilbertsville-mount Upton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Gilbertsville-mount Upton Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gilbertsville-mount Upton Elementary School?
Gilbertsville-mount Upton Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Gilbertsville-mount Upton Elementary School offer ?
Gilbertsville-mount Upton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Gilbertsville-mount Upton Elementary School part of?
Gilbertsville-mount Upton Elementary School is part of Gilbertsville-Mount Upton Central School District.
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