Very Good
#1503 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 32% in state
Black River School
Elementary School · Carthage Central School District · Black River, NY
A Carthage Central School District elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 218, Black River, NY 13612
- Math 51% proficient (2022)
- Reading 53% proficient (2022)
- 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Black River School score 52% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 15 points since 2019, reaching 52% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 48% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
34.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Black River 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Low81/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Black River), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$67,106
Median home value
$195,000
Median rent
$942/mo
College educated
24.4%
Homeownership
69.5%
Poverty rate
14.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 13612; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–3 | 3.1 mi | 540 | Compare → |
| Evans Mills Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–3 | 4.8 mi | 328 | Compare → |
| Carthage Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | PK–4 | Not available | 404 | Compare → |
| West Carthage Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | PK–4 | Not available | 390 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Carthage Central School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $22,094NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Black River School is listed in CARTHAGE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Black River School
Black River School is a public elementary school in Black River, NY, part of Carthage Central School District, serving approximately 546 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,503 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Black River School
What grades does Black River School serve?
Black River School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Black River School?
Black River School has an enrollment of approximately 546 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Black River School?
The student-teacher ratio at Black River School is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Black River School rank in NY?
Black River School ranks #1,503 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Black River School's MySchoolScout rating?
Black River School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Black River School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Black River School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Black River School a charter school?
No, Black River School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Black River School a Title I school?
No, Black River School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Black River School?
34.4% of students at Black River 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 546
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Jefferson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.7%
- Phone
- (315) 773-5911
- Area population (ZIP 13612)
- 2,940
- Area average commute
- 17.6 min
- Area median age
- 43.3
Official sources & links
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 13612; 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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