Is Minerva Central School a good school?

Minerva Central School ranks in the bottom 21.6% of New York alternative schools.

How many students attend Minerva Central School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 119 students attended Minerva Central School.

What is the racial makeup of Minerva Central School?

Students at Minerva Central School are 95% White, 4% Hispanic.

Minerva Central School

Summary:

Minerva Central School is a small public school serving grades PK-12 in Olmstedville, New York, with a student population of just 119 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school's student body is predominantly White, with a small Hispanic population.

However, Minerva Central School is facing significant challenges compared to nearby alternative schools. The school has seen a sharp decline in its 4-year graduation rates, dropping from 100% in 2018-2019 to just 71.4% in 2021-2022, well below the 100% rate at Newcomb Central School and the 92.3% rate at Indian Lake Central School. Minerva Central School's dropout rates have also risen dramatically, from 0% in 2018-2019 to 14.2% in 2021-2022, significantly higher than the 0% rates at the nearby schools. Additionally, the school struggles with high chronic absenteeism, reaching 50% in 2021-2022, far exceeding the 36.7% rate at Indian Lake Central School and the 17.5% rate at Schroon Lake Central School.

Academically, Minerva Central School's student performance on state assessments is also below the state and district averages. For example, in 2022-2023, only 30% of 3rd graders were proficient in ELA, compared to the state average of 44.89%. The school also has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, reaching 64.46% in 2021-2022, significantly higher than the rates at nearby schools like Newcomb Central School (18.18%) and Schroon Lake Central School (60.92%). These factors suggest that Minerva Central School is facing significant challenges that require targeted interventions to improve student outcomes and ensure the school's long-term success.

Detail:

Public, Alternative PK, KG-12

1466 County Rt 29
Olmstedville, NY 12857-0039

(518) 251-2000

District: Minerva Central School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1911^th of 2,439 New York Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $28,012

Student/teacher ratio: 5.1

Number of students: 119

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.0%

Hispanic:

4.2%

Two or more races:

0.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 52.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Minerva Central School ranks worse than 78.4% of elementary schools in New York. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.49. (See more...)

Compare Details Minerva Central School ranks worse than 80.2% of middle schools in New York. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.02. (See more...)

Compare Details Minerva Central School ranks worse than 56.4% of high schools in New York. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.92. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Minerva Central School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (95%), Hispanic (4.2%), two or more races (0.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 52.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Minerva Central School is 5.1. (See more...)

Compare Minerva Central School employs 23.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Minerva Central School is $28,012.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Minerva Central School:

SchoolDigger ranks Minerva Central School 1911^th of 2439 New York public elementary schools. (See Minerva Central School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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SchoolDigger ranks Minerva Central School 1203^rd of 1500 New York public middle schools. (See Minerva Central School in the ranking list.)

SchoolDigger ranks Minerva Central School 692^nd of 1228 New York public high schools. (See Minerva Central School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Rank History for Minerva Central School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Minerva Central School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2006	74.07	558^th	2206	74.7%
2007	80.20	314^th	2219	85.8%
2008	79.59	329^th	2227	85.2%
2009	83.33	114^th	2257	94.9%
2010	85.96	156^th	2263	93.1%
2011	64.76	853^rd	2286	62.7%
2012	62.47	951^st	2320	59.0%
2013	74.43	496^th	2325	78.7%
2014	66.51	717^th	2345	69.4%
2015	63.04	824^th	2352	65.0%
2016	52.64	1116^th	2366	52.8%
2017	38.07	1488^th	2386	37.6%
2018	28.77	1787^th	2395	25.4%
2019	15.23	2147^th	2413	11.0%
2021	25.47	1734^th	2201	21.2%
2022	33.88	1660^th	2434	31.8%
2023	24.49	1911^th	2439	21.6%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Minerva Central School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	27.27	1121^st	1408	20.4%
2022	10.43	1319^th	1399	5.7%
2023	5.12	1297^th	1337	3.0%

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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Minerva Central School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2006	70.10	359^th	1095	67.2%
2007	64.61	465^th	1123	58.6%
2008	65.93	499^th	1185	57.9%
2009	70.18	428^th	1224	65.0%
2010	81.63	198^th	1243	84.1%
2011	88.30	102^nd	1295	92.1%
2012	89.80	69^th	1337	94.8%
2013	74.56	287^th	1373	79.1%
2014	66.04	389^th	1401	72.2%
2015	45.66	742^nd	1407	47.3%
2016	52.08	623^rd	1429	56.4%
2017	65.33	432^nd	1455	70.3%
2018	41.36	833^rd	1438	42.1%
2019	37.50	877^th	1439	39.1%
2021	34.65	839^th	1242	32.4%
2022	28.66	1100^th	1479	25.6%
2023	25.02	1203^rd	1500	19.8%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Minerva Central School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	29.73	582^nd	763	23.7%
2019	43.31	404^th	716	43.6%
2022	23.57	616^th	748	17.6%

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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Minerva Central School

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Rank History for all high school students at Minerva Central School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2005	68.85	205^th	935	78.1%
2006	72.12	151^st	986	84.7%
2007	72.14	134^th	1002	86.6%
2008	58.42	506^th	1027	50.7%
2009	53.97	571^st	1086	47.4%
2010	68.40	266^th	1117	76.2%
2011	66.39	337^th	1165	71.1%
2012	71.48	280^th	1198	76.6%
2013	74.54	211^th	1217	82.7%
2014	70.35	248^th	1237	80.0%
2015	68.61	256^th	1255	79.6%
2016	45.54	702^nd	1255	44.1%
2017	55.49	557^th	1221	54.4%
2018	73.22	248^th	1210	79.5%
2019	61.41	515^th	1207	57.3%
2022	67.44	361^st	1190	69.7%
2023	43.92	692^nd	1228	43.6%

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Rank History for high school White students at Minerva Central School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	59.27	294^th	765	61.6%
2019	45.06	481^st	793	39.3%
2022	66.45	181^st	738	75.5%
2023	40.07	503^rd	776	35.2%

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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: NY State Education Department

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Enrollment information for Minerva Central School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	170	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	171
1990	164	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	165
1991	162	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	163
1992	160	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	161
1993	159	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	160
1994	156	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	157
1995	166	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	167
1996	166	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	167
1997	170	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	170
1998	155	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	155
1999	163	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	163
2000	168	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	170
2001	156	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	157
2002	143	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	144
2003	143	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	144
2004	143	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	143
2005	125	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	125
2006	131	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	131
2007	133	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	133
2008	116	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	2	118
2009	135	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	138
2010	133	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	133
2011	140	0	0	0	0	0	0	140
2012	124	0	0	0	0	0	0	124
2013	122	0	3	1	0	0	0	126
2014	115	0	2	0	0	2	0	119
2015	114	0	2	4	0	2	0	122
2016	111	1	2	3	0	1	0	118
2017	104	1	1	5	0	1	0	112
2018	96	0	1	4	0	1	0	102
2019	93	0	1	4	0	1	0	99
2020	97	0	2	4	0	1	0	104
2021	107	0	0	4	0	1	0	112
2022	115	0	0	5	0	1	0	121
2023	113	0	0	5	0	1	0	119

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Minerva Central School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	171	21.8	7.8	n/a
1990	165	21.4	7.7	n/a
1991	163	23.3	6.9	n/a
1992	161	23.2	6.9	n/a
1993	160	23.6	6.8	n/a
1994	157	24.0	6.5	38.2
1995	167	24.5	6.8	38.3
1996	167	24.5	6.8	38.3
1997	170	24.6	6.9	15.3
1998	155	24.6	6.3	20.6
1999	163	24.3	6.7	18.4
2000	170	24.7	6.9	27.6
2001	157	25.7	6.1	49
2002	144	22.3	6.5	41
2003	144	22.3	6.5	41
2004	143	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	125	25.3	4.9	39.2
2006	131	26.0	5.0	32.8
2007	133	26.4	5.0	27.1
2008	118	25.9	4.6	38.8
2009	138	24.5	5.6	38.4
2010	133	25.9	5.1	40.6
2011	140	24.3	5.7	40
2012	124	25.4	4.8	35.5
2013	126	25.2	4.9	38.9
2014	119	24.0	4.9	34.5
2015	122	20.0	6.1	51.6
2016	118	18.0	6.5	50.8
2017	112	18.6	5.9	58
2018	102	19.0	5.3	53.9
2019	99	18.8	5.2	53.5
2020	104	24.7	4.2	56.7
2021	112	21.6	5.1	62.5
2022	121	22.1	5.4	64.5
2023	119	23.3	5.1	52.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Minerva Central School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	171	21.8	7.8	n/a
1990	165	21.4	7.7	n/a
1991	163	23.3	6.9	n/a
1992	161	23.2	6.9	n/a
1993	160	23.6	6.8	n/a
1994	157	24.0	6.5	38.2
1995	167	24.5	6.8	38.3
1996	167	24.5	6.8	38.3
1997	170	24.6	6.9	15.3
1998	155	24.6	6.3	20.6
1999	163	24.3	6.7	18.4
2000	170	24.7	6.9	27.6
2001	157	25.7	6.1	49
2002	144	22.3	6.5	41
2003	144	22.3	6.5	41
2004	143	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	125	25.3	4.9	39.2
2006	131	26.0	5.0	32.8
2007	133	26.4	5.0	27.1
2008	118	25.9	4.6	38.8
2009	138	24.5	5.6	38.4
2010	133	25.9	5.1	40.6
2011	140	24.3	5.7	40
2012	124	25.4	4.8	35.5
2013	126	25.2	4.9	38.9
2014	119	24.0	4.9	34.5
2015	122	20.0	6.1	51.6
2016	118	18.0	6.5	50.8
2017	112	18.6	5.9	58
2018	102	19.0	5.3	53.9
2019	99	18.8	5.2	53.5
2020	104	24.7	4.2	56.7
2021	112	21.6	5.1	62.5
2022	121	22.1	5.4	64.5
2023	119	23.3	5.1	52.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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