Serving 446 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Mount Markham Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 446 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 1%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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Mount Markham Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
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Mount Markham Elementary School's student population of 446 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
446 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Calendar
Mount Markham Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mount Markham Elementary School is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2311 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
1%
30%
Black
n/a
15%
White
99%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Mount Markham Elementary School's ranking?
Mount Markham Elementary School is ranked #2311 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Mount Markham Elementary School?
446 students attend Mount Markham Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Mount Markham Elementary School students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mount Markham Elementary School?
Mount Markham Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Mount Markham Elementary School offer ?
Mount Markham Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mount Markham Elementary School part of?
Mount Markham Elementary School is part of Mount Markham Central School District.
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