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Margetts Elementary School
Elementary School · EAST RAMAPO CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT (SPRING VALLEY)
25 MARGETTS RD, Monsey, NY 10952
Enrollment
603
Student-Teacher
17.2:1
Score
5.8
Grades
Kindergarten – 3rd
Enrollment
603
Student-Teacher
17.2:1
Score
5.8
Grades
Kindergarten – 3rd
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#2,887 of 4,742
In Monsey
#1 of 3
public schools
In district
#3 of 14
EAST RAMAPO CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT (SPRING VALLEY)
Academic growth
7.3 / 10
Very Good
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About Margetts Elementary School
Margetts Elementary School is a public elementary school in Monsey, NY, part of EAST RAMAPO CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT (SPRING VALLEY). Margetts Elementary School serves approximately 603 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-3rd, and has a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Margetts Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,887 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for Margetts Elementary School show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 5.8 · Average
- District avg 4.5
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
50% of students at Margetts Elementary School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Margetts Elementary School — Students at Margetts Elementary School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
77.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 30 test records from NY state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 7.3/10.
How Margetts Elementary School Compares
See how Margetts Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
25 MARGETTS RD, Monsey, NY 10952
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Margetts Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. CONGREGATION TALMUD TORAH IMREI BINAH (rated 5.9/10, 1.9 miles away, in nearby Spring Valley), with a very similar rating. Another option is CHERRY LANE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 5.5/10, 1.7 miles away, in nearby Suffern), with a very similar rating. Additionally, TALMUD TORAH OF BOBOV (rated 4.9/10, 1.7 miles away, in nearby Spring Valley), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Monsey, see our Monsey schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.9 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 10952 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$70,696
Median Home Value
$786,300
Median Rent
$1,715/mo
Population
47,169
College Educated
26.4%
Homeownership
43.3%
Avg Commute
25.6 min
Poverty Rate
35.5%
Median Age
20.1
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Margetts Elementary School
What grades does Margetts Elementary School serve?
Margetts Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 3rd.
How many students attend Margetts Elementary School?
Margetts Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 603 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Margetts Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Margetts Elementary School is 17.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Margetts Elementary School rank in NY?
Margetts Elementary School ranks #2,887 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Margetts Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Margetts Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Margetts Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Margetts Elementary School has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Margetts Elementary School a charter school?
No, Margetts Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Margetts Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Margetts Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Margetts Elementary School?
77.6% of students at Margetts Elementary 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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 603
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 77.6%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Rockland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 49.6%
- Phone
- (845) 577-6190
Resources & Links
District
EAST RAMAPO CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT (SPRING VALLEY)- District Enrollment
- 10,473
- Schools in District
- 14
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $33,521
- District Rank
- #3 of 14
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