Carmel Central School District

81 South St
Patterson, NY 12563-0296
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Carmel Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,797 students in Carmel Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Carmel Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the New York public school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 63% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
5 Schools
4,802 Schools
# Students
3,797 Students
2,526,339 Students
# Teachers
314 Teachers
214,998 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

District Rank

Carmel Central School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 92% has increased from 91% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (NY)
#402 out of 788 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Carmel Central   School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
46%
55%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Carmel Central   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
63%
62%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Carmel Central   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
92%
85%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Carmel Central   School District and public school graduation rate of NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.56
0.72
# American Indian Students
9 Students
18,588 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
84 Students
249,216 Students
% Asian Students
2%
10%
# Hispanic Students
1,265 Students
726,742 Students
% Hispanic Students
33%
29%
# Black Students
125 Students
408,333 Students
% Black Students
3%
16%
# White Students
2,185 Students
1,036,576 Students
% White Students
58%
41%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
6,065 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
126 Students
80,416 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
56,452
# Students in K Grade:
232
173,949
# Students in 1st Grade:
237
175,863
# Students in 2nd Grade:
242
179,873
# Students in 3rd Grade:
249
179,590
# Students in 4th Grade:
268
182,759
# Students in 5th Grade:
268
184,187
# Students in 6th Grade:
290
186,526
# Students in 7th Grade:
270
191,086
# Students in 8th Grade:
319
194,590
# Students in 9th Grade:
352
208,652
# Students in 10th Grade:
341
198,832
# Students in 11th Grade:
335
188,822
# Students in 12th Grade:
360
188,400
# Ungraded Students:
34
36,758

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $34,438 is higher than the state median of $31,089. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $36,123 is higher than the state median of $31,958. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NY)
Total Revenue
$131 MM
$78,541 MM
This chart display total revenue of Carmel Central   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$137 MM
$80,737 MM
This chart display total spending of Carmel Central   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$34,438
$31,089
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Carmel Central   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$36,123
$31,958
This chart display average spending per public school student in Carmel Central   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Carmel Central School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Carmel High School
Math: 97% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
30 Fair St
Carmel, NY 10512
(845) 225-8441
Grades: 9-12
| 1,406 students
Rank: #22.
Matthew Paterson Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
100 South St
Patterson, NY 12563
(845) 878-3211
Grades: K-4
| 471 students
Rank: #33.
Kent Primary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1065 Rt 52
Carmel, NY 10512
(845) 225-5025
Grades: K-4
| 389 students
Rank: #44.
Kent Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1091 Rt 52
Carmel, NY 10512
(845) 225-5029
Grades: K-4
| 376 students
Rank: #55.
George Fischer Middle School
Math: 21% | Reading: 56%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
281 Fair St
Carmel, NY 10512
(845) 228-2300
Grades: 5-8
| 1,155 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Carmel Central School District?
Carmel Central School District manages 5 public schools serving 3,797 students.
What is the rank of Carmel Central School District?
Carmel Central School District is ranked #405 out of 786 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Carmel Central School District?
58% of Carmel Central School District students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Carmel Central School District?
Carmel Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 12:1.
What is Carmel Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $36,123 is higher than the state median of $31,958. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 3,797 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : 92% (Top 30% in NY)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • : 63% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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