South Kortright Central School
Tel:
(607) 538-9111
- South Kortright Central School serves 362 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- South Kortright Central School placed in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the New York state level of 13:1.
- Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
South Kortright Central School places among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- South Kortright Central School's student population of 362 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-12 |
Total Students | 362 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 33 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
- South Kortright Central School is ranked within the top 50% of all 4,239 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of South Kortright Central School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1839 out of 4239 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 52% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 52% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | 1% |
Asian | 1% | 9% |
Hispanic | 4% | 27% |
Black | 3% | 17% |
White | 91% | 43% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 1% | 3% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.17 | 0.71 |
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Graduation Rate | ≥90% | 82% |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 40% | 51% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 4% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | South Kortright Central School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school and middle school to South Kortright Central School is Youth Leadership Academy (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Otsego-delaware-schoharie-greene Boces (5.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- South Kortright Youth Leadership Academy Alternative School
Grades: 8-11 | 12 students
1.2 miles
47081 State Hwy 10
South Kortright, NY 13842
(607) 538-1401 1.2 8-11 12 - Grand Gorge Otsego-delaware-schoharie-greene Boces Special Education School
Grades: 1-12 | 123 students
5.7 miles
2020 Jump Brook Rd
Grand Gorge, NY 12434
(607) 588-6291 5.7 1-12 123 - Stamford Stamford Central School Grades: PK-12 | 271 students
5.7 miles
1 River St
Stamford, NY 12167
(607) 652-7301 5.7 PK-12 271 - Roxbury Roxbury Central School Grades: PK-12 | 279 students
8.3 miles
53729 Nys Rt 30
Roxbury, NY 12474
(607) 326-4151 8.3 PK-12 279 - Jefferson Jefferson Central School Grades: PK-12 | 224 students
10.1 miles
1332 St Rt 10
Jefferson, NY 12093
(607) 652-7821 10.1 PK-12 224
School Reviews
5 I have heard only positive things about the educational milieu of this school from colleagues who send their children there. They care about education and actually have programs, unlike some other neighboring districts. - Posted by Administrator - catsk |
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