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Unadilla Elementary School

Elementary School · Otego-unadilla Central School District · Unadilla, NY

An Otego-unadilla Central School District elementary school where students score 27 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO BOX L, Unadilla, NY 13849

  • Math 28% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 30% proficient (2022)
  • 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.4Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.35 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics3.5Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency27.4% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency29.9% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-26.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-31 pts
Overall Proficiency29% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)56% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-26.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile16th
Resources & Environment4.9Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.4:1
District spending per student$28,170
Chronic Absenteeism30.4%

Students at Unadilla Elementary School score 29% 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 Proficiency28%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency30%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 53 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 29% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
52%
ELA
42%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
52%
2012
Math
25%
ELA
29%
2013
Math
29%
ELA
27%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
27%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
32%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
32%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
26%
ELA
36%
2022
Math
28%
ELA
30%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 37% (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

38.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Unadilla 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 28Car-Dependent
  • Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low57/100K

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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

$55,884

Median home value

$120,800

Median rent

$830/mo

College educated

23.2%

Homeownership

80.8%

Poverty rate

13.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 13849; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Sidney Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.1K–64.1 mi504Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Otego-unadilla Central School District

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$28,170NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Unadilla Elementary School is listed in OTEGO-UNADILLA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Unadilla Elementary School

Unadilla Elementary School is a public elementary school in Unadilla, NY, part of Otego-unadilla Central School District, serving approximately 365 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #4,416 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Unadilla Elementary School

What grades does Unadilla Elementary School serve?

Unadilla Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Unadilla Elementary School?

Unadilla Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 365 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Unadilla Elementary School is 17.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Unadilla Elementary School rank in NY?

Unadilla Elementary School ranks #4,416 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Unadilla Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Unadilla Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 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 Unadilla Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Unadilla Elementary School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Unadilla Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Unadilla Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

38.9% of students at Unadilla 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
365
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Otsego County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
30.4%
Area population (ZIP 13849)
4,351
Area average commute
24.4 min
Area median age
50.3
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 13849; 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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