Serving 251 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Willsboro Central 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 is 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% 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-12
- Enrollment: 251 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Willsboro Central School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Willsboro Central School's student population of 251 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
251 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Willsboro Central School 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 Willsboro Central School is 0.19, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2833 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
3%
29%
Black
n/a
16%
White
90%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Willsboro Central School's ranking?
Willsboro Central School is ranked #2833 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Willsboro Central School often compared to?
Willsboro Central Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Academy Street Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Willsboro Central School?
The graduation rate of Willsboro Central School is 80%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Willsboro Central School?
251 students attend Willsboro Central School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Willsboro Central School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Willsboro Central School?
Willsboro Central School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Willsboro Central School offer ?
Willsboro Central School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Willsboro Central School part of?
Willsboro Central School is part of Willsboro Central School District.
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