For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 671 students in Barker Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Barker Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the New York public school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 63% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
2 Schools
4,804 Schools
# Students
671 Students
2,526,085 Students
# Teachers
65 Teachers
215,006 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
Barker Central School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 786 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#271 out of 788 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
62%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.26
0.72
# American Indian Students
n/a
18,588 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
249,216 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
10%
# Hispanic Students
58 Students
726,742 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
29%
# Black Students
2 Students
408,333 Students
% Black Students
n/a
16%
# White Students
573 Students
1,036,576 Students
% White Students
86%
41%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
6,065 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
36 Students
80,416 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
29
56,452
# Students in K Grade:
40
173,911
# Students in 1st Grade:
45
175,816
# Students in 2nd Grade:
56
179,820
# Students in 3rd Grade:
46
179,541
# Students in 4th Grade:
41
182,709
# Students in 5th Grade:
45
184,133
# Students in 6th Grade:
51
186,473
# Students in 7th Grade:
52
191,045
# Students in 8th Grade:
56
194,721
# Students in 9th Grade:
63
208,652
# Students in 10th Grade:
43
198,832
# Students in 11th Grade:
48
188,822
# Students in 12th Grade:
56
188,400
# Ungraded Students:
-
36,758
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,855 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,092. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,420 is less than the state median of $31,961. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,855
$31,092
Spending / Student
$25,420
$31,961
Best Barker Central School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Barker Junior/senior High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1628 Quaker Rd
Barker, NY 14012
(716) 795-3201
Barker, NY 14012
(716) 795-3201
Grades: 7-12
| 318 students
Rank: #22.
Pratt Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1628 Quaker Rd
Barker, NY 14012
(716) 795-3237
Barker, NY 14012
(716) 795-3237
Grades: PK-6
| 353 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Barker Central School District?
Barker Central School District manages 2 public schools serving 671 students.
What is the rank of Barker Central School District?
Barker Central School District is ranked #269 out of 786 school districts in New York (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Barker Central School District?
86% of Barker Central School District students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Barker Central School District?
Barker Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 12:1.
What is Barker Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,420 is less than the state median of $31,961. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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