Serving 362 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Mexico 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 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 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% 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-4
- Enrollment: 362 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mexico Elementary School serves the northeast part of the Mexico, NY school district, covering an area of approximately 45.6 square miles. Families typically face a 10-12 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mexico Elementary School's student population of 362 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
362 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Proud to be MACS
School Rankings
Mexico 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 Mexico Elementary School is 0.12, 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
#3788 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
94%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.9%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-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 Mexico Elementary School's ranking?
Mexico Elementary School is ranked #3788 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Mexico Elementary School often compared to?
Mexico Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Altmar-parish-williamstown Elementary School, Sandy Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% 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 Mexico Elementary School?
362 students attend Mexico Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Mexico Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mexico Elementary School?
Mexico Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Mexico Elementary School offer ?
Mexico Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mexico Elementary School part of?
Mexico Elementary School is part of Mexico Central School District.
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