Norman R Kelley Intermediate School

Norman R. Kelley Intermediate School is a regular public elementary school located in Newark, New York, on the west side of Mill Street. Serving students from third to fifth grade, the school has an enrollment of 374 and maintains a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.1:1 with 41 full-time equivalent teachers.

The academic performance at Norman R. Kelley is currently ranked in the lower half among New York schools, with a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and a state ranking of #2685 out of 4758 schools. In terms of standardized tests, 37% of students are proficient or above in English Language Arts/Reading, while 32% meet proficiency standards in math.

While the school is still working on improving its academic scores, it benefits from a supportive setting within a town environment that fosters community involvement and support for student development.

While current test scores at Norman R Kelley Intermediate School are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.

With a student-teacher ratio of 9.1:1, Norman R Kelley Intermediate School offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.