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#4136 of 4,742 schools in NY

A a Gates Elementary School

Elementary School · Port Byron Central School District · Port Byron, NY

A Port Byron Central School District elementary school where students score 20 points below what's typical for similar communities.

30 MAPLE AVE, Port Byron, NY 13140

  • Math 35% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 33% proficient (2022)
  • 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.3Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.4 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.4Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency34.6% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency32.6% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-18.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-28.3 pts
Overall Proficiency34% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)54% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-20.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile25th
Resources & Environment6.3Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.3:1
District spending per student$27,633
Chronic Absenteeism35.7%

Students at A a Gates Elementary School score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency35%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency33%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 49 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 34% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
90%
ELA
76%
2010
Math
57%
ELA
54%
2011
Math
71%
ELA
52%
2012
Math
20%
ELA
22%
2013
Math
30%
ELA
18%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
22%
2015
Math
27%
ELA
22%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
22%
2017
Math
28%
ELA
25%
2018
Math
38%
ELA
29%
2019
Math
38%
ELA
29%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
35%
ELA
33%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 36 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

43.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where A a Gates Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 23Car-Dependent
  • Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low134/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$60,135

Median home value

$111,900

Median rent

$976/mo

College educated

9.2%

Homeownership

78.8%

Poverty rate

16.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 13140; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Weedsport Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.4PK–53.1 mi335Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Port Byron Central School District

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$27,633NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

A a Gates Elementary School is listed in PORT BYRON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About A a Gates Elementary School

A a Gates Elementary School is a public elementary school in Port Byron, NY, part of Port Byron Central School District, serving approximately 440 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #4,136 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about A a Gates Elementary School

What grades does A a Gates Elementary School serve?

A a Gates Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend A a Gates Elementary School?

A a Gates Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 440 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at A a Gates Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at A a Gates Elementary School is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does A a Gates Elementary School rank in NY?

A a Gates Elementary School ranks #4,136 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is A a Gates Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

A a Gates Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at A a Gates Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, A a Gates Elementary School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is A a Gates Elementary School a charter school?

No, A a Gates Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is A a Gates Elementary School a Title I school?

No, A a Gates Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for A a Gates Elementary School?

43.4% of students at A a Gates Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
440
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
33
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Cayuga County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
35.7%
Area population (ZIP 13140)
4,192
Area average commute
26.6 min
Area median age
46.9
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 13140; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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