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Northern Adirondack 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 2 public schools serving 804 students in Northern Adirondack Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Northern Adirondack Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 3% 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
804 Students
2,505,023 Students
# Teachers
84 Teachers
215,495 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
Northern Adirondack Central School District, which is ranked #755 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 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#750 out of 1020 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
78%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.06
0.72
# American Indian Students
1 Student
18,347 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
248,845 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
10%
# Hispanic Students
7 Students
731,469 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
29%
# Black Students
3 Students
394,848 Students
% Black Students
1%
16%
# White Students
781 Students
1,014,287 Students
% White Students
97%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
5,740 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
9 Students
91,130 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
20
60,988
# Students in K Grade:
51
171,518
# Students in 1st Grade:
55
178,905
# Students in 2nd Grade:
80
175,989
# Students in 3rd Grade:
54
178,881
# Students in 4th Grade:
67
179,134
# Students in 5th Grade:
60
182,604
# Students in 6th Grade:
64
183,404
# Students in 7th Grade:
62
186,412
# Students in 8th Grade:
63
190,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
59
205,061
# Students in 10th Grade:
55
202,111
# Students in 11th Grade:
62
187,737
# Students in 12th Grade:
51
185,289
# Ungraded Students:
1
36,056
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $32,215 is higher than the state median of $31,353. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,624 is less than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$26 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$22 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$32,215
$31,353
Spending / Student
$27,624
$32,230
Best Northern Adirondack Central School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northern Adirondack Middle/high School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5586 Rt 11
Ellenburg Depot, NY 12935
(518) 594-3962
Ellenburg Depot, NY 12935
(518) 594-3962
Grades: 6-12
| 417 students
Rank: #22.
Northern Adirondack Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5572 Rt 11
Ellenburg Depot, NY 12935
(518) 594-3986
Ellenburg Depot, NY 12935
(518) 594-3986
Grades: PK-5
| 387 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Northern Adirondack Central School District?
Northern Adirondack Central School District manages 2 public schools serving 804 students.
What is the rank of Northern Adirondack Central School District?
Northern Adirondack Central School District is ranked #755 out of 1,017 school districts in New York (bottom 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 Northern Adirondack Central School District?
97% of Northern Adirondack Central School District students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Northern Adirondack Central School District?
Northern Adirondack 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 Northern Adirondack Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,624 is less than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
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