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Top 40% in state

Prattsburgh Central School

School · Prattsburgh Central School District · Prattsburgh, NY

A school in Prattsburgh, NY where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO BOX 249, Prattsburgh, NY 14873

  • Math 39% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 42% proficient (2022)
  • 80%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.7Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.23 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.2Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency38.8% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency41.6% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-19.3 pts
Overall Proficiency40% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)58% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-17.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile34th
College Readiness9.3Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate80%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.9:1
District spending per student$26,703
Chronic Absenteeism15.6%

Students at Prattsburgh Central School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency39%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency42%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 40% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
96%
ELA
80%
2010
Math
79%
ELA
75%
2011
Math
76%
ELA
71%
2012
Math
33%
ELA
39%
2013
Math
26%
ELA
34%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
42%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
45%
ELA
57%
2022
Math
39%
ELA
42%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 56% (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 39 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

33.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Prattsburgh Central 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 23Car-Dependent
  • Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low133/100K

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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

$55,038

Median home value

$118,100

Median rent

$967/mo

College educated

19.1%

Homeownership

87.3%

Poverty rate

11.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 14873; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics2sports offered
0 boys'·2 girls'·15 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Prattsburgh Central School District

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$26,703NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
19.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Prattsburgh Central School is listed in PRATTSBURGH CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Prattsburgh Central School

Prattsburgh Central School is a public school in Prattsburgh, NY, part of Prattsburgh Central School District, serving approximately 365 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,914 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Prattsburgh Central School

What grades does Prattsburgh Central School serve?

Prattsburgh Central School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Prattsburgh Central School?

Prattsburgh Central School has an enrollment of approximately 365 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Prattsburgh Central School?

The student-teacher ratio at Prattsburgh Central School is 9.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Prattsburgh Central School rank in NY?

Prattsburgh Central School ranks #1,914 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Prattsburgh Central School's MySchoolScout rating?

Prattsburgh Central School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Prattsburgh Central School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Prattsburgh Central School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Prattsburgh Central School a charter school?

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

Is Prattsburgh Central School a Title I school?

No, Prattsburgh Central School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Prattsburgh Central School?

33.2% of students at Prattsburgh Central 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 – 12th
Enrollment
365
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
37
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Steuben County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.6%
4-Year Graduation
80%+
Area population (ZIP 14873)
1,937
Area average commute
25 min
Area median age
44.6
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 14873; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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