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#1107 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 23% in state

Argyle Junior/senior High School

High School · Argyle Central School District · Argyle, NY

An Argyle Central School District high school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

5023 STATE RT 40, Argyle, NY 12809

  • Math 39% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 53% proficient (2022)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.4Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.15 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.4Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency39% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency52.6% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-1.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+3.4 pts
Overall Proficiency46% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)53% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-6.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile49th
College Readiness9.7Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.5Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.4:1
District spending per student$27,256
Chronic Absenteeism31.6%

Students at Argyle Junior/senior High School score 46% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency39%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency53%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 19 points since 2019, to 46% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
52%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
42%
ELA
57%
2013
Math
22%
ELA
42%
2014
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
57%
ELA
72%
2017
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2018
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
28%
ELA
53%
2022
Math
39%
ELA
53%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 60% (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 32 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

47.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Argyle Junior/senior High 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 24Car-Dependent
  • Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$74,631

Median home value

$222,700

Median rent

$1,100/mo

College educated

20.8%

Homeownership

88%

Poverty rate

8.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 12809; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics9sports offered
5 boys'·4 girls'·10 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

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.

Argyle Central School District

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$27,256NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Argyle Junior/senior High School is listed in ARGYLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Argyle Junior/senior High School

Argyle Junior/senior High School is a public high school in Argyle, NY, part of Argyle Central School District, serving approximately 234 students in grades 7th-12th with a 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,107 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Argyle Junior/senior High School

What grades does Argyle Junior/senior High School serve?

Argyle Junior/senior High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Argyle Junior/senior High School?

Argyle Junior/senior High School has an enrollment of approximately 234 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Argyle Junior/senior High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Argyle Junior/senior High School is 9.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Argyle Junior/senior High School rank in NY?

Argyle Junior/senior High School ranks #1,107 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Argyle Junior/senior High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Argyle Junior/senior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Argyle Junior/senior High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Argyle Junior/senior High School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Argyle Junior/senior High School a charter school?

No, Argyle Junior/senior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Argyle Junior/senior High School a Title I school?

No, Argyle Junior/senior High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Argyle Junior/senior High School?

47.9% of students at Argyle Junior/senior High 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
7th – 12th
Enrollment
234
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
25
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Washington County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
31.6%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 12809)
3,639
Area average commute
26.1 min
Area median age
48.8
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 12809; 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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