Serving 159 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Owen D Young Central School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 159 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Owen D Young Central School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district, covering approximately 66.3 square miles around Van Hornesville, NY, with typical driving times of 10 to 15 minutes to reach the school and an average distance of 5.1 miles to the zone's edge. The furthest point from the school within the zone is about 8.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Owen D Young Central School's student population of 159 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
159 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Home of the Wildcats
School Rankings
Owen D Young Central School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Owen D Young Central School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3088 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
95%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥50%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.5%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Owen D Young Central School's ranking?
Owen D Young Central School is ranked #3088 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Owen D Young Central School often compared to?
Owen D Young Central Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Edmeston Central School, Harry M Fisher Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Owen D Young Central School?
The graduation rate of Owen D Young Central School is 50%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend Owen D Young Central School?
159 students attend Owen D Young Central School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Owen D Young Central School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Owen D Young Central School?
Owen D Young Central School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Owen D Young Central School offer ?
Owen D Young Central School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Owen D Young Central School part of?
Owen D Young Central School is part of Van Hornesville-Owen D Young Central School District.
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