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Berlin Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 579 students in Berlin Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Berlin Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
2 Schools
4,805 Schools
# Students
579 Students
2,500,885 Students
# Teachers
79 Teachers
218,084 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Berlin Central School District, which is ranked #623 of all 1,007 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#637 out of 1017 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
78%
Graduation Rate
85%
87.2%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)31.9%
34.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.73
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
10%
% Hispanic
1%
31%
% Black
1%
15%
% White
94%
39%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $43,511 is higher than the state median of $34,989. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $45,639 is higher than the state median of $36,024. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$25 MM
$87,503 MM
Spending
$26 MM
$90,091 MM
Revenue / Student
$43,511
$34,989
Spending / Student
$45,639
$36,024
Best Berlin Central School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Berlin Middle School/high School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
17400 Ny 22
Cherry Plain, NY 12040
(518) 658-1500
Cherry Plain, NY 12040
(518) 658-1500
Gr: 6-12 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Berlin Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
53 School St
Berlin, NY 12022
(518) 658-2127
Berlin, NY 12022
(518) 658-2127
Gr: PK-5 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Berlin Central School District?
Berlin Central School District manages 2 public schools serving 579 students.
What is the rank of Berlin Central School District?
Berlin Central School District is ranked #623 out of 1,007 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Berlin Central School District?
94% of Berlin Central School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Berlin Central School District?
Berlin Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 7:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Berlin Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $45,639 is higher than the state median of $36,024. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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