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#4538 of 4,742 schools in NY
Port Dickinson Elementary School
Elementary School · Chenango Valley Central School District · Binghamton, NY
A Chenango Valley Central School District elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
770 CHENANGO ST, Binghamton, NY 13901
- Math 57% proficient (2014)
- Reading 37% proficient (2014)
- 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Port Dickinson Elementary School score 47% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2014 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 25 points since 2011, to 47% in 2014, across a 6-year record (2009–2014).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2014) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2014)
Based on 12 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
37%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Port Dickinson 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 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,987/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Binghamton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$54,165
Median home value
$152,800
Median rent
$806/mo
College educated
26.5%
Homeownership
55.3%
Poverty rate
22.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 13901; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theodore Roosevelt SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 336 | Compare → |
| Broome-delaware-tioga BocesEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | K–12 | 2.1 mi | 1,077 | Compare → |
| Calvin Coolidge SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | PK–5 | 2.1 mi | 292 | Compare → |
| Woodrow Wilson SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | PK–5 | 2.7 mi | 359 | 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.
Chenango Valley Central School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $24,528NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Port Dickinson Elementary School is listed in CHENANGO VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Port Dickinson Elementary School
Port Dickinson Elementary School is a public elementary school in Binghamton, NY, part of Chenango Valley Central School District, serving approximately 411 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10 and ranks #4,538 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2014) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2014).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Port Dickinson Elementary School
What grades does Port Dickinson Elementary School serve?
Port Dickinson Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Port Dickinson Elementary School?
Port Dickinson Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 411 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Port Dickinson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Port Dickinson Elementary School is 18.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Port Dickinson Elementary School rank in NY?
Port Dickinson Elementary School ranks #4,538 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Port Dickinson Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Port Dickinson Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 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 Port Dickinson Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Port Dickinson Elementary School has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2014) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2014).
Is Port Dickinson Elementary School a charter school?
No, Port Dickinson Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Port Dickinson Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Port Dickinson Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Port Dickinson Elementary School?
37.0% of students at Port Dickinson 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
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 411
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Broome County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.3%
- Phone
- (607) 762-6970
- Area population (ZIP 13901)
- 19,730
- Area average commute
- 18.8 min
- Area median age
- 40.3
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 · 2014 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2014 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 · 2014 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2014 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 13901; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2014; directory SY 2023–24
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