Serving 264 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Mcgraw Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% 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-6
- Enrollment: 264 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: McGraw Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 56.2 square miles in McGraw, NY. The typical drive to the school averages 10-12 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 7.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mcgraw Elementary School's student population of 264 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
264 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Hail to thee, our Alma Mater; Hail, O Hail, McGraw
School Rankings
Mcgraw 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 Mcgraw Elementary School is 0.10, 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
#2277 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
15%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
95%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.1%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
6%
3%
Showing 2011–2020. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mcgraw Elementary School's ranking?
Mcgraw Elementary School is ranked #2277 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Mcgraw Elementary School often compared to?
Mcgraw Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Franklyn S Barry Primary School, Groton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Mcgraw Elementary School?
264 students attend Mcgraw Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Mcgraw Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mcgraw Elementary School?
Mcgraw Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Mcgraw Elementary School offer ?
Mcgraw Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mcgraw Elementary School part of?
Mcgraw Elementary School is part of Mcgraw Central School District.
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