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Top 48% in state

South Kortright Central School

School · South Kortright Central School District · South Kortright, NY

A school in South Kortright, NY where students score 30 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO BOX 113, South Kortright, NY 13842

  • Math 23% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 24% proficient (2022)
  • 80%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.6Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.84 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics2.7Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency22.9% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency23.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-30.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-37.4 pts
Overall Proficiency23% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)54% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-30.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile9th
College Readiness9.3Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate80%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.1Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.1:1
District spending per student$30,871
Chronic Absenteeism21.1%

Students at South Kortright Central School score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency23%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency24%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 24 points since 2019, to 23% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
65%
ELA
57%
2011
Math
60%
ELA
49%
2012
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2013
Math
27%
ELA
17%
2014
Math
47%
ELA
37%
2015
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
29%
ELA
50%
2022
Math
23%
ELA
24%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 46% (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 40 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

44.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where South Kortright 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 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low144/100K

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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

$78,333

Median home value

$218,200

Median rent

$900/mo

College educated

24.9%

Homeownership

94.5%

Poverty rate

14.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 13842; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics6sports offered
3 boys'·3 girls'·8 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 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.

South Kortright Central School District

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$30,871NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

South Kortright Central School is listed in SOUTH KORTRIGHT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About South Kortright Central School

South Kortright Central School is a public school in South Kortright, NY, part of South Kortright Central School District, serving approximately 313 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,255 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about South Kortright Central School

What grades does South Kortright Central School serve?

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

How many students attend South Kortright Central School?

South Kortright Central School has an enrollment of approximately 313 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at South Kortright Central School?

The student-teacher ratio at South Kortright Central School is 10.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does South Kortright Central School rank in NY?

South Kortright Central School ranks #2,255 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is South Kortright Central School's MySchoolScout rating?

South Kortright Central School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 South Kortright Central School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, South Kortright Central School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is South Kortright Central School a charter school?

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

Is South Kortright Central School a Title I school?

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

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

44.7% of students at South Kortright 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
313
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
31
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Delaware County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
21.1%
4-Year Graduation
80%+
Area population (ZIP 13842)
607
Area median age
57.3
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 13842; 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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