Top Rankings
Berne-Knox-Westerlo Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 691 students in Berne-Knox-Westerlo 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 Berne-Knox-Westerlo Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% 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
2 Schools
4,816 Schools
# Students
691 Students
2,505,023 Students
# Teachers
77 Teachers
215,495 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
District Rank
Berne-Knox-Westerlo Central School District, which is ranked #260 of all 1,017 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 80-89% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#259 out of 1020 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
78%
Graduation Rate
80-89%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.72
# American Indian Students
n/a
18,347 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
248,845 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
10%
# Hispanic Students
16 Students
731,469 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
29%
# Black Students
4 Students
394,848 Students
% Black Students
1%
16%
# White Students
647 Students
1,014,287 Students
% White Students
94%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
5,740 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
20 Students
91,130 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
36
60,988
# Students in K Grade:
47
171,518
# Students in 1st Grade:
43
178,905
# Students in 2nd Grade:
52
175,989
# Students in 3rd Grade:
40
178,881
# Students in 4th Grade:
43
179,134
# Students in 5th Grade:
58
182,604
# Students in 6th Grade:
52
183,404
# Students in 7th Grade:
51
186,412
# Students in 8th Grade:
49
190,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
52
205,061
# Students in 10th Grade:
61
202,111
# Students in 11th Grade:
58
187,737
# Students in 12th Grade:
49
185,289
# Ungraded Students:
-
36,056
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $34,443 is higher than the state median of $31,353. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $38,315 is higher than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has declined by 18% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$24 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$27 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$34,443
$31,353
Spending / Student
$38,315
$32,230
Best Berne-Knox-Westerlo Central School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Berne-knox-westerlo Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1738 Helderberg Trail
Berne, NY 12023
(518) 872-2030
Berne, NY 12023
(518) 872-2030
Grades: PK-6
| 371 students
Rank: #22.
Berne-knox-westerlo Junior-senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1738 Helderberg Trail
Berne, NY 12023
(518) 872-1482
Berne, NY 12023
(518) 872-1482
Grades: 7-12
| 320 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Berne-Knox-Westerlo Central School District?
Berne-Knox-Westerlo Central School District manages 2 public schools serving 691 students.
What is the rank of Berne-Knox-Westerlo Central School District?
Berne-Knox-Westerlo Central School District is ranked #260 out of 1,017 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 reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Berne-Knox-Westerlo Central School District?
94% of Berne-Knox-Westerlo Central School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Berne-Knox-Westerlo Central School District?
Berne-Knox-Westerlo Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Berne-Knox-Westerlo Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $38,315 is higher than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has declined by 18% over four school years.
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