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North Salem Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 985 students in North Salem Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in North Salem Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
2 Schools
4,816 Schools
# Students
985 Students
2,505,023 Students
# Teachers
118 Teachers
215,495 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
District Rank
North Salem Central School District, which is ranked #234 of all 1,017 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#245 out of 1020 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
93%
78%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.43
0.72
# American Indian Students
n/a
18,347 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
22 Students
248,845 Students
% Asian Students
2%
10%
# Hispanic Students
196 Students
731,469 Students
% Hispanic Students
20%
29%
# Black Students
22 Students
394,848 Students
% Black Students
2%
16%
# White Students
718 Students
1,014,287 Students
% White Students
73%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
5,740 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
27 Students
91,130 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
60,988
# Students in K Grade:
70
171,518
# Students in 1st Grade:
83
178,905
# Students in 2nd Grade:
70
175,989
# Students in 3rd Grade:
75
178,881
# Students in 4th Grade:
70
179,134
# Students in 5th Grade:
66
182,604
# Students in 6th Grade:
79
183,404
# Students in 7th Grade:
72
186,412
# Students in 8th Grade:
73
190,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
81
205,061
# Students in 10th Grade:
55
202,111
# Students in 11th Grade:
89
187,737
# Students in 12th Grade:
90
185,289
# Ungraded Students:
12
36,056
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $45,525 is higher than the state median of $31,353. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $44,230 is higher than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$45 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$44 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$45,525
$31,353
Spending / Student
$44,230
$32,230
Best North Salem Central School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Salem Middle School/high School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
230 June Rd
North Salem, NY 10560
(914) 669-5414
North Salem, NY 10560
(914) 669-5414
Grades: 6-12
| 547 students
Rank: #22.
Pequenakonck Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
173 June Rd
North Salem, NY 10560
(914) 669-5317
North Salem, NY 10560
(914) 669-5317
Grades: K-5
| 438 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to North Salem Central School District?
North Salem Central School District manages 2 public schools serving 985 students.
What is the rank of North Salem Central School District?
North Salem Central School District is ranked #234 out of 1,017 school districts in New York (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 10%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in North Salem Central School District?
73% of North Salem Central School District students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of North Salem Central School District?
North Salem Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is North Salem Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $44,230 is higher than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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