Top Rankings
Berne-Knox-Westerlo Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 705 students in Berne-Knox-Westerlo Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Berne-Knox-Westerlo Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% 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
705 Students
2,526,085 Students
# Teachers
77 Teachers
215,006 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
District Rank
Berne-Knox-Westerlo Central School District, which is ranked #258 of all 1,019 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-89% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#259 out of 1020 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
78%
Graduation Rate
80-89%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.72
# American Indian Students
n/a
18,588 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
249,216 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
10%
# Hispanic Students
19 Students
726,742 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
29%
# Black Students
4 Students
408,333 Students
% Black Students
1%
16%
# White Students
659 Students
1,036,576 Students
% White Students
93%
41%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
6,065 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
19 Students
80,416 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
31
56,452
# Students in K Grade:
46
173,911
# Students in 1st Grade:
50
175,816
# Students in 2nd Grade:
43
179,820
# Students in 3rd Grade:
45
179,541
# Students in 4th Grade:
60
182,709
# Students in 5th Grade:
53
184,133
# Students in 6th Grade:
50
186,473
# Students in 7th Grade:
47
191,045
# Students in 8th Grade:
52
194,721
# Students in 9th Grade:
69
208,652
# Students in 10th Grade:
65
198,832
# Students in 11th Grade:
47
188,822
# Students in 12th Grade:
46
188,400
# Ungraded Students:
1
36,758
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $33,759 is higher than the state median of $31,092. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $37,555 is higher than the state median of $31,961. The school district spending/student has declined by 20% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$24 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$27 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$33,759
$31,092
Spending / Student
$37,555
$31,961
Best Berne-Knox-Westerlo Central School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Berne-knox-westerlo Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1738 Helderberg Trail
Berne, NY 12023
(518) 872-2030
Berne, NY 12023
(518) 872-2030
Grades: PK-6
| 378 students
Rank: #22.
Berne-knox-westerlo Junior-senior High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1738 Helderberg Trail
Berne, NY 12023
(518) 872-1482
Berne, NY 12023
(518) 872-1482
Grades: 7-12
| 327 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Berne-Knox-Westerlo Central School District?
Berne-Knox-Westerlo Central School District manages 2 public schools serving 705 students.
What is the rank of Berne-Knox-Westerlo Central School District?
Berne-Knox-Westerlo Central School District is ranked #258 out of 1,019 school districts in New York (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Berne-Knox-Westerlo Central School District?
93% of Berne-Knox-Westerlo Central School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Berne-Knox-Westerlo Central School District?
Berne-Knox-Westerlo Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 12:1.
What is Berne-Knox-Westerlo Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $37,555 is higher than the state median of $31,961. The school district spending/student has declined by 20% over four school years.
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