Margaretville Central School
Tel:
(845)586-2647
- Margaretville Central School serves 370 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 50%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 56%.
Top Placements
Margaretville Central School places among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Margaretville Central School's student population of 370 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-12 |
| Total Students | 370 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 40 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Margaretville Central School's student:teacher ratio of 9:1 has decreased from 10:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Margaretville Central School is 0.44, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
| Overall School Rank | #2626 out of 4,239 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 50% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 47% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 9% |
| Hispanic | 21% | 26% |
| Black | n/a | 17% |
| White | 72% | 44% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.44 | 0.39 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥80% | 82% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 57% | 48% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | MARGARETVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Margaretville Central School is Andes Central School (7.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Andes Central School (7.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Andes Central School (7.5 miles away)
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7.5 miles
85 Delaware Ave
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Roxbury, NY 12474
(607)326-4151 10.8 PK-12 292 - South Kortright Youth Leadership Academy Alternative School
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South Kortright, NY 13842
(607)538-1401 14.0 7-11 17 - South Kortright South Kortright Central School Grades: PK-12 | 384 students
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58200 State Hwy 10
South Kortright, NY 13842
(607)538-9111 14.5 PK-12 384 - Delhi Delaware Academy Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 327 students
16.1 miles
2 Sheldon Dr
Delhi, NY 13753
(607)746-2105 16.1 K-5 327
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