Herkimer Central School District
School District · Herkimer, New York
Avg Rating
4.4
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$22,938
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.7:1
Avg Rating
4.4
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$22,938
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.7:1
Evaluating Herkimer Central School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Herkimer Central School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Herkimer Elementary School
Herkimer · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Herkimer High School
Herkimer · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
New York rank
#589 of 615
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.8
below New York avg
Per-pupil spending
$22,938
$4,842 vs New York median
District size
1,162 students
Smaller than New York median
Top-Rated Schools in Herkimer Central School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Herkimer Elementary School | 4.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Herkimer High School | 4.4 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Herkimer Central School District
Herkimer Central School District is a Herkimer, New York school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 1,162 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.7:1. The district invests $22,938 per student annually.
With an average rating of 4.4/10, Herkimer Central School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Herkimer High School, which has a composite score of 4.4/10.
In standardized testing, Herkimer Central School District students show an average math proficiency of 46.3% and ELA proficiency of 42.9%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Herkimer Central School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Herkimer Central School District with test data.
Schools in Herkimer Central School District
2 schools Elementary Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- New York
- City
- Herkimer
- Total Enrollment
- 1,162
- Teachers (FTE)
- 99
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Herkimer Central School District?
Herkimer Central School District has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Herkimer Central School District?
The average composite rating for Herkimer Central School District is 4.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Herkimer Central School District?
Herkimer Central School District spends $22,938 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Herkimer Central School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Herkimer Central School District is 11.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Herkimer Central School District?
Herkimer High School is the highest-rated school in Herkimer Central School District with a composite score of 4.4/10.
What are the test scores in Herkimer Central School District?
Across schools in Herkimer Central School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 46.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 42.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
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
- 4.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 46.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 42.9%
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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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