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#1641 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 35% in state

Whitesville Central School

School · Whitesville Central School District · Whitesville, NY

A school in Whitesville, NY where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.

692 MAIN ST, Whitesville, NY 14897

  • Math 25% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 42% proficient (2022)
  • 80%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.1Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.27 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.6Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency41.7% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-28.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-19.2 pts
Overall Proficiency33% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)52% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-18.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile27th
College Readiness9.3Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate80%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.3Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio6.1:1
District spending per student$40,531
Chronic Absenteeism30.2%

Students at Whitesville Central School score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency42%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 26 points since 2019, to 33% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
62%
2012
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2013
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2014
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
52%
ELA
72%
2021*
Math
50%
ELA
69%
2022
Math
25%
ELA
42%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 60% (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

50.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Whitesville 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 10Car-Dependent
  • Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$64,167

Median home value

$64,000

Median rent

$621/mo

College educated

9.1%

Homeownership

83%

Poverty rate

5.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 14897; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics6sports offered
3 boys'·3 girls'·14 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.

Whitesville Central School District

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$40,531NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
17.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Whitesville Central School

Whitesville Central School is a public school in Whitesville, NY, part of Whitesville Central School District, serving approximately 129 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 6.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,641 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Whitesville Central School

What grades does Whitesville Central School serve?

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

How many students attend Whitesville Central School?

Whitesville Central School has an enrollment of approximately 129 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Whitesville Central School is 6.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Whitesville Central School rank in NY?

Whitesville Central School ranks #1,641 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Whitesville Central School's MySchoolScout rating?

Whitesville Central School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Whitesville Central School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Whitesville Central School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Whitesville Central School a charter school?

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

Is Whitesville Central School a Title I school?

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

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

50.4% of students at Whitesville 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
129
Student-Teacher Ratio
6.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Allegany County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
30.2%
4-Year Graduation
80%+
Area population (ZIP 14897)
770
Area median age
39.7
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 14897; 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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