Serving 365 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mary E Dardess 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 30-34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 365 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mary E Dardess Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Chatham, NY, covering approximately 123 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 10.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mary E Dardess Elementary School's student population of 365 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
365 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Mary E Dardess 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 Mary E Dardess Elementary School is 0.20, 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
#3647 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
9%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Black
1%
15%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 37-year historical data
White
89%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Two or more races
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 14-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.4%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mary E Dardess Elementary School's ranking?
Mary E Dardess Elementary School is ranked #3647 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Mary E Dardess Elementary School often compared to?
Mary E Dardess Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Taconic Hills Elementary School, Walter B Howard Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Mary E Dardess Elementary School?
365 students attend Mary E Dardess Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Mary E Dardess Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mary E Dardess Elementary School?
Mary E Dardess Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Mary E Dardess Elementary School offer ?
Mary E Dardess Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mary E Dardess Elementary School part of?
Mary E Dardess Elementary School is part of Chatham Central School District.
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