Serving 579 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Margetts 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 10-14% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 579 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Margetts Elementary School serves the southern part of Monsey, NY, covering an area of approximately 5.9 square miles. Families typically have a drive of about 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the farthest edge of the zone located around 2.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Margetts Elementary School's student population of 579 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
579 students
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Margetts 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 Margetts Elementary School is 0.44, 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
#3901 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
10%
Hispanic
73%
31%
Black
14%
15%
White
8%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)51.6%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Margetts Elementary School's ranking?
Margetts Elementary School is ranked #3901 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Margetts Elementary School?
579 students attend Margetts Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Margetts Elementary School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Margetts Elementary School?
Margetts Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Margetts Elementary School offer ?
Margetts Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Margetts Elementary School part of?
Margetts Elementary School is part of East Ramapo Central School District (Spring Valley).
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