McGraw Central School District

The McGraw Central School District in New York serves students from elementary through secondary grades. The district contains two schools: McGraw Secondary School and McGraw Elementary School. While both schools maintain strong district and statewide rankings, the secondary school stands out with consistently high performance, impressive test scores, and excellent graduation and dropout rates.

McGraw Secondary School has been ranked in the top 25% of New York high schools by SchoolDigger, earning a 4-star rating in the 2023-2024 school year. The school's test scores exceed state averages in the majority of subjects and grade levels, and its Regents exam proficiency rates are particularly impressive, with several subjects over 90%. Additionally, the school boasts an 84.3% four-year graduation rate and a low 4.9% dropout rate.

In contrast, McGraw Elementary School lags slightly behind its secondary counterpart in statewide rankings, maintaining a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. While the elementary school's test scores are more mixed, with some grade levels and subjects meeting or exceeding state averages, it also has a higher free and reduced lunch rate of 57.33% compared to the secondary school's 51.77%. This suggests the need for additional support and resources to address potential socioeconomic challenges faced by the elementary school's student population.