Serving 233 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Schroon Lake 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 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 233 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 2%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Schroon Lake Central School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Schroon Lake Central School's student population of 233 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
233 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Schroon Lake Central School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Schroon Lake Central School is 0.04, 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
#2847 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
1%
30%
Black
n/a
16%
White
98%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Schroon Lake Central School's ranking?
Schroon Lake Central School is ranked #2847 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Schroon Lake Central School often compared to?
Schroon Lake Central Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Newcomb Central School, Minerva Central 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 52% NY state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Schroon Lake Central School?
The graduation rate of Schroon Lake Central School is 80%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Schroon Lake Central School?
233 students attend Schroon Lake Central School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Schroon Lake Central School students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Schroon Lake Central School?
Schroon Lake Central School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Schroon Lake Central School offer ?
Schroon Lake Central School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Schroon Lake Central School part of?
Schroon Lake Central School is part of Schroon Lake Central School District.
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