Moriah Central School District
School District · Port Henry, New York
Avg Rating
5.5
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$26,495
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.7:1
Avg Rating
5.5
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$26,495
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.7:1
How this district compares
New York rank
#492 of 615
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.9
below New York avg
Per-pupil spending
$26,495
$1,285 vs New York median
District size
701 students
Smaller than New York median
About Moriah Central School District
Moriah Central School District is a Port Henry, New York school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 701 students with a student-teacher ratio of 9.7:1. The district invests $26,495 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.5/10, Moriah Central School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Moriah Elementary School, which has a composite score of 5.5/10.
In standardized testing, Moriah Central School District students show an average math proficiency of 35.6% and ELA proficiency of 49.2%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Moriah Central School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Moriah Central School District with test data.
Schools in Moriah Central School District
2 schools Elementary Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- New York
- City
- Port Henry
- Total Enrollment
- 701
- Teachers (FTE)
- 72
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Moriah Central School District?
Moriah 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 Moriah Central School District?
The average composite rating for Moriah Central School District is 5.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Moriah Central School District?
Moriah Central School District spends $26,495 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Moriah Central School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Moriah Central School District is 9.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Moriah Central School District?
Moriah Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Moriah Central School District with a composite score of 5.5/10.
What are the test scores in Moriah Central School District?
Across schools in Moriah Central School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 35.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 49.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 35.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 49.2%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
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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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