Serving 371 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Hermon-dekalb 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 25-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). 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 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% 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: 371 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 4%
Graduation Rate
: ≥90% (Top 50% in NY)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Hermon-dekalb 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 Hermon-dekalb Central School is 0.08, 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.
Hermon-dekalb Central School is ranked #3179 out of 4,377 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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hermon-dekalb Central School?
The graduation rate of Hermon-dekalb Central School is 90%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Hermon-dekalb Central School?
371 students attend Hermon-dekalb Central School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Hermon-dekalb Central School students are White, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hermon-dekalb Central School?
Hermon-dekalb Central School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Hermon-dekalb Central School offer ?
Hermon-dekalb Central School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hermon-dekalb Central School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 371 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 4%
Graduation Rate
: ≥90% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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