Taconic Hills High School is a secondary school in Craryville, New York, United States operated by Taconic Hills Central School District.
Serving 503 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Taconic Hills Elementary 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 48% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 503 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Taconic Hills Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Craryville, NY, encompassing approximately 201 square miles. This area typically requires a 15-20 minute drive to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 12.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Taconic Hills Elementary School's student population of 503 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
503 students
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
Truth and Honor
School Rankings
Taconic Hills Elementary 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 Taconic Hills Elementary School is 0.36, 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
#2384 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
12%
31%
Black
2%
15%
White
79%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)40.8%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Taconic Hills Elementary School's ranking?
Taconic Hills Elementary School is ranked #2384 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Taconic Hills Elementary School often compared to?
Taconic Hills Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ichabod Crane Elementary School, Mary E Dardess Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Taconic Hills Elementary School?
503 students attend Taconic Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Taconic Hills Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Taconic Hills Elementary School?
Taconic Hills Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Taconic Hills Elementary School offer ?
Taconic Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Taconic Hills Elementary School part of?
Taconic Hills Elementary School is part of Taconic Hills Central School District.
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