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Kinderhook Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,691 students in Kinderhook Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Kinderhook Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 20% 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
3 Schools
4,816 Schools
# Students
1,691 Students
2,505,023 Students
# Teachers
168 Teachers
215,495 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
Kinderhook Central School District, which is ranked #370 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 95% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#352 out of 1020 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
78%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.34
0.72
# American Indian Students
2 Students
18,347 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
18 Students
248,845 Students
% Asian Students
1%
10%
# Hispanic Students
223 Students
731,469 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
29%
# Black Students
25 Students
394,848 Students
% Black Students
2%
16%
# White Students
1,356 Students
1,014,287 Students
% White Students
80%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
5,740 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
67 Students
91,130 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
60,988
# Students in K Grade:
119
171,518
# Students in 1st Grade:
139
178,905
# Students in 2nd Grade:
113
175,989
# Students in 3rd Grade:
115
178,881
# Students in 4th Grade:
117
179,134
# Students in 5th Grade:
156
182,604
# Students in 6th Grade:
125
183,404
# Students in 7th Grade:
122
186,412
# Students in 8th Grade:
125
190,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
146
205,061
# Students in 10th Grade:
154
202,111
# Students in 11th Grade:
136
187,737
# Students in 12th Grade:
119
185,289
# Ungraded Students:
5
36,056
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,491 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,353. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $31,412 is less than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$43 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$53 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,491
$31,353
Spending / Student
$31,412
$32,230
Best Kinderhook Central School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ichabod Crane Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2910 Rt 9
Valatie, NY 12184
(518) 758-7575
Valatie, NY 12184
(518) 758-7575
Grades: 9-12
| 555 students
Rank: #22.
Ichabod Crane Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
State Farm Rd
Valatie, NY 12184
(518) 758-7575
Valatie, NY 12184
(518) 758-7575
Grades: K-3
| 486 students
Rank: #33.
Ichabod Crane Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2910 Rt 9
Valatie, NY 12184
(518) 758-7675
Valatie, NY 12184
(518) 758-7675
Grades: 4-8
| 650 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Kinderhook Central School District?
Kinderhook Central School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,691 students.
What is the rank of Kinderhook Central School District?
Kinderhook Central School District is ranked #370 out of 1,017 school districts in New York (top 50%) 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 graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Kinderhook Central School District?
80% of Kinderhook Central School District students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Kinderhook Central School District?
Kinderhook Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Kinderhook Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $31,412 is less than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
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