Altmar 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 was 50-54% (which was lower than the New York state average of 69%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the New York state average of 60%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students (11-12)
251 students
Total Classroom Teachers (11-12)
25 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)50-54%
69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)40-44%
60%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
(11-12)n/a
1%
Asian
(11-12)n/a
9%
Hispanic
(11-12)1%
23%
Black
(11-12)n/a
18%
White
(11-12)99%
48%
Hawaiian
(11-12)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(11-12)n/a
1%
Eligible for Free Lunch (11-12)
43%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
16%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 69% NY state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% NY state average).
How many students attend Altmar Elementary School?
251 students attend Altmar Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Altmar Elementary School students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What school district is Altmar Elementary School part of?
Altmar Elementary School is part of Altmar-Parish-Williamstown Central School District.
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