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Phoenicia Elementary School

Elementary School · Onteora Central School District · Boiceville, NY

An Onteora Central School District elementary school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO BOX 300, Boiceville, NY 12412

  • Math 45% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 35% proficient (2022)
  • 7.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.6Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.46 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.2Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency44.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency34.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-26.4 pts
Overall Proficiency40% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)56% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-16.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile34th
Resources & Environment6.4Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio7.1:1
District spending per student$51,183
Chronic Absenteeism47.4%

Students at Phoenicia Elementary School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency45%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency35%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 40% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2012
Math
30%
ELA
30%
2013
Math
45%
ELA
15%
2014
Math
30%
ELA
10%
2015
Math
50%
ELA
30%
2016
Math
50%
ELA
50%
2017
Math
25%
ELA
55%
2018
Math
70%
ELA
30%
2019
Math
70%
ELA
30%
2020*
Math
30%
ELA
50%
2021*
Math
35%
ELA
49%
2022
Math
45%
ELA
35%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (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 30 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

36.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Phoenicia Elementary 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 23Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low72/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$77,988

Median home value

$273,700

College educated

52.3%

Homeownership

94.6%

Poverty rate

15.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 12412; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 in ONTEORA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Woodstock Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.1K–3Not available150Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Onteora Central School District

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#3 of 5
District spending per student
$51,183NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Phoenicia Elementary School is listed in ONTEORA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Phoenicia Elementary School

Phoenicia Elementary School is a public elementary school in Boiceville, NY, part of Onteora Central School District, serving approximately 114 students in grades Kindergarten-3rd with a 7.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #3,061 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Phoenicia Elementary School

What grades does Phoenicia Elementary School serve?

Phoenicia Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 3rd.

How many students attend Phoenicia Elementary School?

Phoenicia Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 114 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Phoenicia Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Phoenicia Elementary School is 7.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Phoenicia Elementary School rank in NY?

Phoenicia Elementary School ranks #3,061 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Phoenicia Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Phoenicia Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Phoenicia Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Phoenicia Elementary School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Phoenicia Elementary School a charter school?

No, Phoenicia Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Phoenicia Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Phoenicia Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Phoenicia Elementary School?

36.8% of students at Phoenicia 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.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 3rd
Enrollment
114
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
16
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Ulster County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
47.4%
Phone
(845) 688-5580
Area population (ZIP 12412)
603
Area median age
68.1

Official sources & links

School website↗Official NCES record↗Google Maps & reviews↗GreatSchools profile↗Niche reviews↗
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 12412; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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