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#2094 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 44% in state
Deforest a Hill Primary School
Elementary School · Westmoreland Central School District · Westmoreland, NY
A Westmoreland Central School District elementary school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 430, Westmoreland, NY 13490
- Math 77% proficient (2017)
- Reading 67% proficient (2017)
- 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Deforest a Hill Primary School score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 69%).
2017 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 9-year record (2009–2017), then recovered 18 points since 2014, reaching 72% in 2017.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2017) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2017)
Based on 18 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Deforest a Hill Primary 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 30Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low101/100K
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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
$98,750
Median home value
$211,300
College educated
36.4%
Homeownership
100%
Poverty rate
0%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 13490; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oneida-herkimer-madison BocesEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–12 | 4.2 mi | 734 | Compare → |
| Harts Hill SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–5 | 4.3 mi | 336 | Compare → |
| Westmoreland Road Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | K–5 | 4.3 mi | 334 | Compare → |
| Clinton Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | K–5 | 4.4 mi | 531 | 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.
Westmoreland Central School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $27,224NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Deforest a Hill Primary School is listed in WESTMORELAND CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Deforest a Hill Primary School
Deforest a Hill Primary School is a public elementary school in Westmoreland, NY, part of Westmoreland Central School District, serving approximately 183 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,094 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Deforest a Hill Primary School
What grades does Deforest a Hill Primary School serve?
Deforest a Hill Primary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Deforest a Hill Primary School?
Deforest a Hill Primary School has an enrollment of approximately 183 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Deforest a Hill Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Deforest a Hill Primary School is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Deforest a Hill Primary School rank in NY?
Deforest a Hill Primary School ranks #2,094 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Deforest a Hill Primary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Deforest a Hill Primary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Deforest a Hill Primary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Deforest a Hill Primary School has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017).
Is Deforest a Hill Primary School a charter school?
No, Deforest a Hill Primary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Deforest a Hill Primary School a Title I school?
No, Deforest a Hill Primary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 183
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Oneida County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.1%
- Phone
- (315) 557-2637
- Area population (ZIP 13490)
- 1,346
- Area median age
- 30.4
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 · 2017 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2017 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 · 2017 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2017 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 13490; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2017; directory SY 2023–24
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