Serving 228 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Hammond Central School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 228 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 2%
Graduation Rate
: 60-79% (Btm 50% in NY)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 80-89% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Hammond Central School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hammond Central School is 0.04, 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.
Hammond Central School is ranked #2452 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Hammond Central School often compared to?
Hammond Central Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Morristown Central School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hammond Central School?
The graduation rate of Hammond Central School is 60-79%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Hammond Central School?
228 students attend Hammond Central School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Hammond Central School students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hammond Central School?
Hammond Central School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Hammond Central School offer ?
Hammond Central School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hammond Central School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 228 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 2%
Graduation Rate
: 60-79% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 80-89% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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