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#2958 of 4,742 schools in NY
William Appleby Elementary School
Elementary School · Marathon Central School District · Marathon, NY
A Marathon Central School District elementary school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 339, Marathon, NY 13803
- Math 37% proficient (2022)
- Reading 45% proficient (2022)
- 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at William Appleby Elementary School score 41% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 12 points since 2019, reaching 41% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 40% (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 36 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
51%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where William Appleby 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 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average461/100K
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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
$62,537
Median home value
$134,300
Median rent
$798/mo
College educated
13.9%
Homeownership
84.2%
Poverty rate
14.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 13803; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marathon Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–12 | 0.9 mi | 11 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Marathon Central School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $26,423NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
William Appleby Elementary School is listed in MARATHON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About William Appleby Elementary School
William Appleby Elementary School is a public elementary school in Marathon, NY, part of Marathon Central School District, serving approximately 404 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,958 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about William Appleby Elementary School
What grades does William Appleby Elementary School serve?
William Appleby Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend William Appleby Elementary School?
William Appleby Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 404 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William Appleby Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at William Appleby Elementary School is 10.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does William Appleby Elementary School rank in NY?
William Appleby Elementary School ranks #2,958 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is William Appleby Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
William Appleby Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 William Appleby Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, William Appleby Elementary School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is William Appleby Elementary School a charter school?
No, William Appleby Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is William Appleby Elementary School a Title I school?
No, William Appleby Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for William Appleby Elementary School?
51.0% of students at William Appleby 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 404
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Cortland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.3%
- Phone
- (607) 849-3281
- Area population (ZIP 13803)
- 3,936
- Area average commute
- 30 min
- Area median age
- 37.4
Official sources & links
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 13803; 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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