Mcgraw Secondary School
Tel:
(607) 836-3600
Mcgraw Secondary School serves 279 students in grades 6-12.
Mcgraw Secondary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Mcgraw Secondary School places among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 5%)
School Overview
Mcgraw Secondary School's student population of 279 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-12 |
| Total Students | 279 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
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School Comparison
Mcgraw Secondary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 4,239 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Mcgraw Secondary School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1839 out of 4239 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 52% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 52% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 9% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 27% |
| Black | 1% | 17% |
| White | 95% | 43% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.10 | 0.71 |
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Graduation Rate | ≥90% | 82% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 42% | 51% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Mcgraw Central School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Mcgraw Secondary School is Cortland High School (4.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Homer Junior High School (5.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Mcgraw Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Mc Graw Mcgraw Elementary School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 273 students10
0.4 miles
10 W Academy St
Mc Graw, NY 13101
(607) 836-3650 0.4 PK-5 273 - Cortland Randall School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: K-6 | 290 students10
4.2 miles
31 Randall St
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 758-4170 4.2 K-6 290 - Cortland Cortland High School Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 9-12 | 720 students10
4.4 miles
8 Valley View Dr
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 758-4100 4.4 9-12 720 - Cortland Alton B Parker School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: K-6 | 230 students10
4.9 miles
89 Madison Ave
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 758-4160 4.9 K-6 230 - Cortland F E Smith School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: K-6 | 251 students10
5.1 miles
33 Wheeler Ave
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 758-4180 5.1 K-6 251
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