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#4223 of 4,742 schools in NY

Ronald L Sodoma Elementary School

Elementary School · Albion Central School District · Albion, NY

An Albion Central School District elementary school where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.

324 EAST AVE, Albion, NY 14411

  • Math 29% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 30% proficient (2022)
  • 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.7Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.24 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.0Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency29.1% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency30.4% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-24.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-30.5 pts
Overall Proficiency30% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)51% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-20.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile21th
Resources & Environment5.0Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.4:1
District spending per student$19,572
Chronic Absenteeism33.5%

Students at Ronald L Sodoma Elementary School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency29%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency30%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 30% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
73%
2010
Math
60%
ELA
53%
2011
Math
59%
ELA
56%
2012
Math
24%
ELA
26%
2013
Math
39%
ELA
32%
2014
Math
36%
ELA
25%
2015
Math
30%
ELA
28%
2016
Math
34%
ELA
29%
2017
Math
38%
ELA
31%
2018
Math
40%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
40%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
31%
ELA
49%
2021*
Math
31%
ELA
48%
2022
Math
29%
ELA
30%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (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 34 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

53.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Ronald L Sodoma 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 14Car-Dependent
  • Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$53,626

Median home value

$108,500

Median rent

$888/mo

College educated

11.8%

Homeownership

73.1%

Poverty rate

19.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 14411; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

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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.

Albion Central School District

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$19,572NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
16.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Ronald L Sodoma Elementary School is listed in ALBION CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Ronald L Sodoma Elementary School

Ronald L Sodoma Elementary School is a public elementary school in Albion, NY, part of Albion Central School District, serving approximately 872 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #4,223 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Ronald L Sodoma Elementary School

What grades does Ronald L Sodoma Elementary School serve?

Ronald L Sodoma Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Ronald L Sodoma Elementary School?

Ronald L Sodoma Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 872 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ronald L Sodoma Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Ronald L Sodoma Elementary School is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Ronald L Sodoma Elementary School rank in NY?

Ronald L Sodoma Elementary School ranks #4,223 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Ronald L Sodoma Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Ronald L Sodoma Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Ronald L Sodoma Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Ronald L Sodoma Elementary School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Ronald L Sodoma Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Ronald L Sodoma Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Ronald L Sodoma Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ronald L Sodoma Elementary School?

53.8% of students at Ronald L Sodoma 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 – 5th
Enrollment
872
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
65
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Orleans County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
33.5%
Area population (ZIP 14411)
12,479
Area average commute
25.7 min
Area median age
47.2
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 14411; this does not measure the attendance area.

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

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