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#3713 of 4,742 schools in NY

Andover Elementary School

School · Andover Central School District · Andover, NY

An Andover Central School District school where students score 30 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO BOX G, Andover, NY 14806

  • Math 21% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 34% proficient (2022)
  • 80%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.3Needs Improvement25%
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
Academics3.2Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency21.1% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency33.8% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-32.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-27.1 pts
Overall Proficiency27% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)58% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-30.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile14th
College Readiness4.7Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate80%+
AP Participation1.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio8:1
District spending per student$37,719
Chronic Absenteeism23.5%

Students at Andover Elementary School score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency21%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency34%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 27% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
57%
2012
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2013
Math
17%
ELA
32%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
32%
2015
Math
42%
ELA
37%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
32%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
28%
ELA
45%
2022
Math
21%
ELA
34%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 43% (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 40 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

32.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Andover 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 31Car-Dependent
  • Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$75,368

Median home value

$88,800

Median rent

$773/mo

College educated

22.6%

Homeownership

82.4%

Poverty rate

15.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 14806; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics8sports offered
3 boys'·5 girls'·14 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Andover Central School District

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$37,719NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Andover Elementary School is listed in ANDOVER CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Andover Elementary School

Andover Elementary School is a public school in Andover, NY, part of Andover Central School District, serving approximately 255 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #3,713 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Andover Elementary School

What grades does Andover Elementary School serve?

Andover Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Andover Elementary School?

Andover Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 255 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Andover Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Andover Elementary School is 8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Andover Elementary School rank in NY?

Andover Elementary School ranks #3,713 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Andover Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Andover Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Andover Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Andover Elementary School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Andover Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Andover Elementary School a Title I school?

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

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Andover Elementary School?

32.9% of students at Andover 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 – 12th
Enrollment
255
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
Teachers (FTE)
32
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Allegany County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
23.5%
4-Year Graduation
80%+
Area population (ZIP 14806)
2,131
Area average commute
24.3 min
Area median age
42.5
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 14806; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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