Serving 301 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Margaretville 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 45-49% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to 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 33% 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-12
- Enrollment: 301 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Margaretville Central School's attendance zone covers the entire school district, encompassing an area of approximately 168.3 square miles around Margaretville, NY. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 6.3 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 13.5 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Margaretville Central School's student population of 301 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
301 students
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
School Rankings
Margaretville Central 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 Margaretville Central School is 0.47, 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
#2328 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
30%
31%
Black
1%
15%
White
67%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-79%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.9%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Margaretville Central School's ranking?
Margaretville Central School is ranked #2328 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Margaretville Central School often compared to?
Margaretville Central Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Roxbury Central School, Andes Central School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Margaretville Central School?
The graduation rate of Margaretville Central School is 60-79%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Margaretville Central School?
301 students attend Margaretville Central School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Margaretville Central School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Margaretville Central School?
Margaretville Central School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Margaretville Central School offer ?
Margaretville Central School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Margaretville Central School part of?
Margaretville Central School is part of Margaretville Central School District.
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