Chatham Central School District
School District · Chatham, New York
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
908
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.7:1
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
908
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.7:1
How this district compares
New York rank
#290 of 615
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.2
above New York avg
Per-pupil spending
$34,834
+$7,054 vs New York median
District size
908 students
Smaller than New York median
The short answer
Chatham Central School District ranks #290 of 615 New York districts by overall school rating. Chatham Central School District's schools with real test data average 6.6/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Mary E Dardess Elementary School (8.1/10), Chatham High School (6.7/10), and Chatham Middle School (5.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +8.5 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Chatham Central School District schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Chatham Central School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mary E Dardess Elementary School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Chatham High School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Chatham Middle School | 5.0 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Chatham Central School District
Chatham Central School District is a Chatham, New York school district serving 3 schools.The district educates 908 students with a student-teacher ratio of 8.7:1. District-level spending was $34,834 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.6/10, Chatham Central School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Mary E Dardess Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.1/10.
In standardized testing, Chatham Central School District students show an average math proficiency of 55.9% and ELA proficiency of 53.3%.
The district includes 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Chatham Central School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Chatham Central School District with test data.
Schools in Chatham Central School District
3 schoolsElementary Schools1
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- New York
- City
- Chatham
- Total Enrollment
- 908
- Teachers (FTE)
- 104
- District spending per student
- $34,834NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 10.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Chatham Central School District?
Chatham Central School District has 3 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Chatham Central School District?
The average composite rating for Chatham Central School District is 6.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Chatham Central School District?
Chatham Central School District's district-level spending was $34,834 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Chatham Central School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Chatham Central School District is 8.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Chatham Central School District?
Mary E Dardess Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Chatham Central School District with a composite score of 8.1/10.
What are the test scores in Chatham Central School District?
Across schools in Chatham Central School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 55.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 53.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Chatham Central School District compare to other districts in New York?
Chatham Central School District has an average school rating of 6.6/10 across 3 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in New York by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 55.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 53.3%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, New York State Education Dept., and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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