Below Average
#3798 of 4,742 schools in NY
Emma C Chase School
Elementary School · Monticello Central School District · Wurtsboro, NY
A Monticello Central School District elementary school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 489, Wurtsboro, NY 12790
- Math 34% proficient (2022)
- Reading 34% proficient (2022)
- 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Emma C Chase School score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 51 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 34% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 41% (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 34 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
52.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Emma C Chase 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 46Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average382/100K
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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
$82,772
Median home value
$203,400
Median rent
$1,414/mo
College educated
31.5%
Homeownership
79.9%
Poverty rate
8.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 12790; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 in MONTICELLO CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George L Cooke SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–2 | Not available | 593 | Compare → |
| Kenneth L Rutherford SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.0 | 3–5 | Not available | 468 | 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.
Monticello Central School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $34,567NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 33.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Emma C Chase School is listed in MONTICELLO CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Emma C Chase School
Emma C Chase School is a public elementary school in Wurtsboro, NY, part of Monticello Central School District, serving approximately 223 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #3,798 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Emma C Chase School
What grades does Emma C Chase School serve?
Emma C Chase School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Emma C Chase School?
Emma C Chase School has an enrollment of approximately 223 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Emma C Chase School?
The student-teacher ratio at Emma C Chase School is 9.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Emma C Chase School rank in NY?
Emma C Chase School ranks #3,798 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Emma C Chase School's MySchoolScout rating?
Emma C Chase School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Emma C Chase School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Emma C Chase School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Emma C Chase School a charter school?
No, Emma C Chase School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Emma C Chase School a Title I school?
No, Emma C Chase School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Emma C Chase School?
52.5% of students at Emma C Chase 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 223
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Sullivan County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.2%
- Phone
- (845) 888-2471
- Area population (ZIP 12790)
- 4,341
- Area average commute
- 37.1 min
- Area median age
- 44.6
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 12790; 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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