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#3253 of 4,742 schools in NY
Ernest C Myer School
Elementary School · Kingston City School District · Hurley, NY
A Kingston City School District elementary school where students score 25 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 297, Hurley, NY 12443
- Math 29% proficient (2022)
- Reading 37% proficient (2022)
- 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ernest C Myer School score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 16 points since 2019, to 33% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 58% (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
31.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ernest C Myer 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 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low72/100K
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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
$97,981
Median home value
$325,400
Median rent
$1,183/mo
College educated
48.1%
Homeownership
92%
Poverty rate
4.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 12443; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harry L Edson SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | K–4 | 1.7 mi | 413 | Compare → |
| George Washington SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–4 | 2.5 mi | 514 | Compare → |
| Kingston Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | PK–8 | 3.9 mi | 198 | Compare → |
| Chambers SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | K–4 | 4.3 mi | 312 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Kingston City School District
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #5 of 10
- District spending per student
- $32,606NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ernest C Myer School is listed in KINGSTON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ernest C Myer School
Ernest C Myer School is a public elementary school in Hurley, NY, part of Kingston City School District, serving approximately 202 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #3,253 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ernest C Myer School
What grades does Ernest C Myer School serve?
Ernest C Myer School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Ernest C Myer School?
Ernest C Myer School has an enrollment of approximately 202 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ernest C Myer School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ernest C Myer School is 9.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ernest C Myer School rank in NY?
Ernest C Myer School ranks #3,253 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Ernest C Myer School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ernest C Myer School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Ernest C Myer School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ernest C Myer School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Ernest C Myer School a charter school?
No, Ernest C Myer School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ernest C Myer School a Title I school?
No, Ernest C Myer School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ernest C Myer School?
31.7% of students at Ernest C Myer 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 202
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Ulster County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.4%
- Phone
- (845) 943-3481
- Area population (ZIP 12443)
- 3,601
- Area median age
- 50.3
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 12443; 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
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