Serving 363 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 40-44% (which is lower 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 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 363 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (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
School Overview
Hermon-dekalb Central School's student population of 363 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
363 students
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
Challenge Your Mind, Change Your World
School Rankings
Hermon-dekalb Central 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 Hermon-dekalb Central School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2894 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
2%
31%
Black
2%
15%
White
95%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hermon-dekalb Central School's ranking?
Hermon-dekalb Central School is ranked #2894 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?
40-44% 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).
What is the graduation rate of Hermon-dekalb Central School?
The graduation rate of Hermon-dekalb Central School is 80%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Hermon-dekalb Central School?
363 students attend Hermon-dekalb Central School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Hermon-dekalb Central School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Hermon-dekalb Central School part of?
Hermon-dekalb Central School is part of Hermon-Dekalb Central School District.
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