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Averill Park Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,586 students in Averill Park Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Averill Park Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
5 Schools
4,818 Schools
# Students
2,586 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
185 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Averill Park Central School District, which is ranked #246 of all 1,015 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has decreased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#233 out of 1020 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
78%
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.72
# American Indian Students
1 Student
18,867 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
15 Students
254,462 Students
% Asian Students
1%
10%
# Hispanic Students
85 Students
757,452 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
30%
# Black Students
26 Students
389,125 Students
% Black Students
1%
16%
# White Students
2,361 Students
995,067 Students
% White Students
91%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
5,556 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
90 Students
87,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
62,556
# Students in K Grade:
168
171,540
# Students in 1st Grade:
167
177,074
# Students in 2nd Grade:
183
181,096
# Students in 3rd Grade:
163
177,104
# Students in 4th Grade:
202
180,516
# Students in 5th Grade:
196
181,163
# Students in 6th Grade:
207
184,038
# Students in 7th Grade:
205
185,375
# Students in 8th Grade:
197
188,665
# Students in 9th Grade:
199
205,039
# Students in 10th Grade:
214
201,456
# Students in 11th Grade:
242
191,213
# Students in 12th Grade:
217
185,905
# Ungraded Students:
26
35,972
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,058 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,307. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,920 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$62 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$59 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,058
$31,307
Spending / Student
$22,920
$32,183
Best Averill Park Central School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Averill Park High School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
146 Gettle Rd
Averill Park, NY 12018
(518) 674-7000
Averill Park, NY 12018
(518) 674-7000
Grades: 9-12
| 884 students
Rank: #22.
Poestenkill Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 School Rd
Poestenkill, NY 12140
(518) 674-7125
Poestenkill, NY 12140
(518) 674-7125
Grades: K-5
| 330 students
Rank: #33.
Algonquin Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
333 Ny Rt 351
Averill Park, NY 12018
(518) 674-7100
Averill Park, NY 12018
(518) 674-7100
Grades: 6-8
| 615 students
Rank: #44.
Miller Hill School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8439 Miller Hill Rd
Averill Park, NY 12018
(518) 674-7075
Averill Park, NY 12018
(518) 674-7075
Grades: K-5
| 365 students
Rank: #55.
West Sand Lake Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
24 Meeler Rd
West Sand Lake, NY 12196
(518) 674-7175
West Sand Lake, NY 12196
(518) 674-7175
Grades: K-5
| 392 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Averill Park Central School District?
Averill Park Central School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,586 students.
What is the rank of Averill Park Central School District?
Averill Park Central School District is ranked #246 out of 1,015 school districts in New York (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Averill Park Central School District?
91% of Averill Park Central School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Averill Park Central School District?
Averill Park Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Averill Park Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,920 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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