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.
Overall District Rank
#402 out of 788 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
62%
Graduation Rate
92%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
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.
Total Revenue
$131 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$137 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$34,438
$31,089
Spending / Student
$36,123
$31,958
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:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
30 Fair St
Carmel, NY 10512
(845) 225-8441
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:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 South St
Patterson, NY 12563
(845) 878-3211
Patterson, NY 12563
(845) 878-3211
Grades: K-4
| 471 students
Rank: #33.
Kent Primary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1065 Rt 52
Carmel, NY 10512
(845) 225-5025
Carmel, NY 10512
(845) 225-5025
Grades: K-4
| 389 students
Rank: #44.
Kent Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1091 Rt 52
Carmel, NY 10512
(845) 225-5029
Carmel, NY 10512
(845) 225-5029
Grades: K-4
| 376 students
Rank: #55.
George Fischer Middle School
Math: 21% | Reading: 56%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
281 Fair St
Carmel, NY 10512
(845) 228-2300
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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