Serving 344 students in grades 3-5, Central Square Intermediate 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 40% (which was lower than the New York state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 32% (which was lower than the New York state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
344 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)40%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)32%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
2%
30%
Black
1%
16%
White
93%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% NY state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NY state average).
How many students attend Central Square Intermediate School?
344 students attend Central Square Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Central Square Intermediate School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central Square Intermediate School?
Central Square Intermediate School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Central Square Intermediate School offer ?
Central Square Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Central Square Intermediate School part of?
Central Square Intermediate School is part of Central Square Central School District.
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