Laurens Central School
Tel:
(607) 432-2050
Laurens Central School serves 304 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Laurens Central School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New York state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Laurens Central School places among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 5%)
School Overview
Laurens Central School's student population of 304 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-12 |
| Total Students | 304 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 36 teachers |
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School Comparison
Laurens Central School is ranked within the bottom 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 Laurens Central School is 0.17, 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 | #2158 out of 4239 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 52% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 52% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 9% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 27% |
| Black | 1% | 17% |
| White | 91% | 43% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.17 | 0.71 |
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Graduation Rate | ≥80% | 82% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 54% | 51% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Laurens Central School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Laurens Central School is Oneonta Senior High School (4.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Oneonta Middle School (4.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Oneonta Oneonta Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 369 students
4.6 miles
130 East St
Oneonta, NY 13820
(607) 433-8262 4.6 6-8 369 - Oneonta Oneonta Senior High School Grades: 9-12 | 506 students
4.6 miles
130 East St
Oneonta, NY 13820
(607) 433-8243 4.6 9-12 506 - Oneonta Greater Plains Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 302 students
5.1 miles
60 W End Ave
Oneonta, NY 13820
(607) 433-8272 5.1 K-5 302 - Oneonta Valleyview Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 279 students
5.6 miles
40 Valleyview St
Oneonta, NY 13820
(607) 433-8252 5.6 K-5 279 - Oneonta Riverside Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 264 students
6.1 miles
39 House St
Oneonta, NY 13820
(607) 433-8273 6.1 K-5 264
School Reviews
| 5 I wasn't sure how I would like such a small school, but I have been pleasantly surprised. It seems the extracurricular activities are able to be provided by super community involvement--mostly prior alums, which is great! There is a big sense of community and older grade "buddies". The facilities are currently in the midst of renovation/construction, so it would be unfair to comment yet, as the classrooms are in flux. The kids have way more opportunity for hands-on learning and a lot more individualized attention in such small schools. - Posted by Parent - casey |
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