William H Barkley Microsociety

66 Destefano St
Amsterdam, NY 12010
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 305 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, William H Barkley Microsociety 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 is 20-24% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 305 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : Bottom 50% in NY
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 70-79% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

School Overview

William H Barkley Microsociety's student population of 305 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
305 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

William H Barkley Microsociety ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of William H Barkley Microsociety is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NY)
#3710 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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20-24%
46%
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25-29%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of William H Barkley Microsociety and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-79%
78%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of William H Barkley Microsociety and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
10%
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Hispanic
43%
29%
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Black
5%
16%
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White
43%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.63
This chart displays the diversity score of William H Barkley Microsociety and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is William H Barkley Microsociety's ranking?
William H Barkley Microsociety is ranked #3710 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are William H Barkley Microsociety often compared to?
William H Barkley Microsocietyis often viewed alongside schools like William B Tecler Arts In Education, Marie Curie Institute Of Engineering And Communication by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend William H Barkley Microsociety?
305 students attend William H Barkley Microsociety.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of William H Barkley Microsociety students are Hispanic, 43% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of William H Barkley Microsociety?
William H Barkley Microsociety has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does William H Barkley Microsociety offer ?
William H Barkley Microsociety offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is William H Barkley Microsociety part of?
William H Barkley Microsociety is part of Amsterdam City School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 305 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 70-79% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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