Serving 609 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 25-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). 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 16:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 609 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Margetts Elementary School's student population of 609 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
609 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Margetts Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Margetts Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3378 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
10%
Hispanic
67%
29%
Black
16%
16%
White
10%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
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 #3378 out of 4,377 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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% 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?
609 students attend Margetts Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Margetts Elementary School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Margetts Elementary School?
Margetts Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, 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 (offers virtual instruction).
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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