Best Public Schools in Barker, NY

Summary:

The city of Barker, New York is home to two schools: Pratt Elementary School and Barker Junior/Senior High School, both part of the Barker Central School District. While Pratt Elementary has more average performance, Barker Junior/Senior High School stands out as the higher-performing school in the district, with consistently strong rankings, impressive test scores, and high graduation rates.

Barker Junior/Senior High School has earned a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranks among the top high schools in New York state. The school boasts impressive Regents exam results, with the majority of students scoring proficient or better, often exceeding the state average. In contrast, Pratt Elementary School has a 2-3 star rating and test scores that are generally below the state average in English Language Arts and Math, though the school performs well in 5th grade science.

Both schools serve a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, with free/reduced lunch rates around 40%. While the Barker Central School District as a whole is ranked in the middle of the pack statewide, improving the performance of both the elementary and high school could help raise the district's overall ranking. The data suggests the high school is providing a quality education and preparing students well for post-secondary success, while the elementary school may benefit from additional support or interventions to boost student achievement.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Regents Chemistry (2024)	Regents Common Core Algebra II (2024)	Regents Common Core English Language Arts (2024)	Regents Common Core Geometry (2024)	Regents Earth Science (2024)	Regents Global History and Geography (2024)	Regents Living Environment (2024)	Regents U.S. History and Government (2024)	Regents Algebra I (2024)	NY State Assessments English Language Arts (2024)						NY State Assessments Math (2024)						NY State Assessments Science (2024)		% Completely Immunized (2020)	% Polio (2020)	% Measles (2020)	% Mumps (2020)	% Rubella (2020)	% Diphtheria (2020)	% Hepatitis B (2020)	% Varicella (2020)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Regents Chemistry End of Course	Regents Common Core Algebra II End of Course	Regents Common Core English Language Arts End of Course	Regents Common Core Geometry End of Course	Regents Earth Science End of Course	Regents Global History and Geography End of Course	Regents Living Environment End of Course	Regents U.S. History and Government End of Course	Regents Algebra I End of Course	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 4th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 5th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 6th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 7th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments Math 4th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 6th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 7th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 8th Grade	% Completely Immunized All Grades	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Diphtheria All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Pratt Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1628 Quaker Rd	Barker	14012	Niagara County	Barker Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(716) 795-3237	351	32	10.9	43.0%	297 (84.6%)	4 (1.1%)	25 (7.1%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (6.3%)	46.1	1253^rd of 2445 public elementary schools	48.8%		42.6	1373^rd of 2439 public elementary schools	43.7%	120										33.3	38.2	39.5	15.9			54.6	66.0	47.5	54.6			43.9		99.5	99.7	99.7	99.7	99.7	99.7	99.7	99.7	$13,075	$816	$12,259
Barker Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	1628 Quaker Rd	Barker	14012	Niagara County	Barker Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(716) 795-3201	292	30	9.5	38.7%	248 (84.9%)	1 (0.3%)	28 (9.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (5.1%)	80.9	106^th of 1242 public high schools	91.5%		76.6	201^st of 1228 public high schools	83.6%	95	89.5	100.0	100.0	80.0	88.9	89.8	80.0	92.3	98.1					36.4	51.1					60.7	44.8		44.4	99.7	99.7	99.7	99.7	99.7	99.7	99.7	99.7	$19,874	$1,254	$18,620

Cities Near Barker

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Lyndonville	7.12 mi	2	325^th
Burt	8.9 mi	1
Newfane	8.93 mi	3	366^th
Middleport	9.34 mi	2	217^th
Gasport	10.22 mi	1	501^st

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.