Serving 104 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Minerva Central 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 40-49% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% 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-12
- Enrollment: 104 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Minerva Central School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Olmstedville, NY, encompassing approximately 160.6 square miles. The typical drive to the school is around 15-20 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 22.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Minerva Central School's student population of 104 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
104 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
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School Rankings
Minerva Central 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 Minerva Central School is 0.19, 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
#3377 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Hispanic
7%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
White
90%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Two or more races
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 12-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Graduation Rate
≥50%
87.2%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.7%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2014–2025. 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 Minerva Central School's ranking?
Minerva Central School is ranked #3377 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Minerva Central School often compared to?
Minerva Central Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Newcomb Central School, Schroon Lake Central School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Minerva Central School?
The graduation rate of Minerva Central School is 50%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend Minerva Central School?
104 students attend Minerva Central School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Minerva Central School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Minerva Central School?
Minerva Central School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Minerva Central School offer ?
Minerva Central School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Minerva Central School part of?
Minerva Central School is part of Minerva Central School District.
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