Serving 127 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Otselic Valley Elementary 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 was 11-19% (which was lower than the New York state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-29% (which was lower than the New York state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
127 students

Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)11-19%
39%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)20-29%
39%

Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1

American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%

Hispanic
2%
30%

Black
1%
16%

White
97%
40%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
54%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% NY state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% NY state average).
How many students attend Otselic Valley Elementary School?
127 students attend Otselic Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Otselic Valley Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Otselic Valley Elementary School?
Otselic Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Otselic Valley Elementary School offer ?
Otselic Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Otselic Valley Elementary School part of?
Otselic Valley Elementary School is part of Georgetown-South Otselic Central School District.
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