Serving 203 students in grades 2-5, Seymour Smith Intermediate Learning Center 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 45-49% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). 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 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 2-5
- Enrollment: 203 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Seymour Smith Intermediate Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Seymour Smith Intermediate Learning Center's student population of 203 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 2-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
203 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
Seymour Smith Intermediate Learning Center 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 Seymour Smith Intermediate Learning Center is 0.40, 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
#3140 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
15%
30%
Black
n/a
16%
White
76%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
54%
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 Seymour Smith Intermediate Learning Center's ranking?
Seymour Smith Intermediate Learning Center is ranked #3140 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Seymour Smith Intermediate Learning Center?
203 students attend Seymour Smith Intermediate Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Seymour Smith Intermediate Learning Center students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Seymour Smith Intermediate Learning Center?
Seymour Smith Intermediate Learning Center has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Seymour Smith Intermediate Learning Center offer ?
Seymour Smith Intermediate Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 2-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Seymour Smith Intermediate Learning Center part of?
Seymour Smith Intermediate Learning Center is part of Pine Plains Central School District.
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