Serving 325 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Margaretville 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 45-49% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 325 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Margaretville Central School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Student Attention
School Overview
Margaretville Central School's student population of 325 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
325 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings
Margaretville Central School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Margaretville Central School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2448 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
55%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
62%
![This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Margaretville Central School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data. This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Margaretville Central School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/rla_percent/56000/55894/margaretville-central-school-chart-hyJZD5.png)
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
2%
10%
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Hispanic
26%
29%
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Black
1%
16%
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White
69%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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![This chart display the diversity score of Margaretville Central School and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the diversity score of Margaretville Central School and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/56000/55894/margaretville-central-school-chart-MfOXSx.png)
Graduation Rate
≥80%
85%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Margaretville Central School's ranking?
Margaretville Central School is ranked #2448 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Margaretville Central School often compared to?
Margaretville Central Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Andes Central School, Roxbury Central School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Margaretville Central School?
The graduation rate of Margaretville Central School is 80%, which is lower than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend Margaretville Central School?
325 students attend Margaretville Central School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Margaretville Central School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Margaretville Central School?
Margaretville Central School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Margaretville Central School offer ?
Margaretville Central School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Margaretville Central School part of?
Margaretville Central School is part of Margaretville Central School District.
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