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Bolton Central School District

GreatSchools Rating: 7 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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P.O. Box 120
Bolton Landing, NY 12814
Warren County
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PH: (518) 644-2400

  • Grades PK-12
  • 223 students
  • 1 school

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 New York State Assessments

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

English Language Arts
 89% (2011)
The state average for English Language Arts was 56% in 2011.

Math
 70% (2011)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2011.

Source: NYSED, 2010-2011

Grade 4

English Language Arts
 53% (2011)
The state average for English Language Arts was 57% in 2011.

Math
 67% (2011)
The state average for Math was 67% in 2011.

Source: NYSED, 2010-2011

Grade 5

English Language Arts
 88% (2011)
The state average for English Language Arts was 54% in 2011.

Math
 88% (2011)
The state average for Math was 66% in 2011.

Source: NYSED, 2010-2011

Grade 6

English Language Arts
 64% (2011)
The state average for English Language Arts was 56% in 2011.

Math
 64% (2011)
The state average for Math was 63% in 2011.

Source: NYSED, 2010-2011

Grade 7

English Language Arts
 70% (2011)
The state average for English Language Arts was 48% in 2011.

Math
 80% (2011)
The state average for Math was 65% in 2011.

Source: NYSED, 2010-2011

Grade 8

English Language Arts
 64% (2011)
The state average for English Language Arts was 47% in 2011.

Math
 64% (2011)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2011.

Source: NYSED, 2010-2011

About the Tests

  • In 2010-2011 New York used the New York State Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English language arts and math, in grades 4 and 8 in science, and in grades 5 and 8 in social studies.
  • The results for English language arts and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles.
  • The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New York.
  • Please note that New York City district data is provided by the New York City Department of Education, whereas all other data is provided by the New York State Education Department.
  • The goal is for 90% of students to meet or exceed grade-level standards on the tests.

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 New York State Regents Exams

 
Scale: % passing

Algebra 2/Trigonometry
 100% (2010)
The state average for Algebra 2/Trigonometry was 65% in 2010.

Mathematics A
Data not available for this district (2009)
 85% (2008)
 100% (2007)
The state average for Mathematics A was 61% in 2009.

Mathematics B
Data not available for this district (2010)
 100% (2009)
 41% (2008)
 93% (2007)
The state average for Mathematics B was 61% in 2010.

English
 100% (2010)
 79% (2009)
 100% (2008)
 95% (2007)
The state average for English was 83% in 2010.

Living Environment
 94% (2010)
 95% (2009)
 89% (2008)
 95% (2007)
The state average for Living Environment was 79% in 2010.

Physics
Data not available for this district (2010)
Data not available for this district (2009)
 76% (2008)
Data not available for this district (2007)
The state average for Physics was 82% in 2010.

Chemistry
 91% (2010)
 85% (2009)
 75% (2008)
 50% (2007)
The state average for Chemistry was 73% in 2010.

Earth Science
 87% (2010)
 93% (2009)
 79% (2008)
 71% (2007)
The state average for Earth Science was 74% in 2010.

Integrated Algebra
 97% (2010)
 95% (2009)
 100% (2008)
The state average for Integrated Algebra was 72% in 2010.

Global History and Geography
 84% (2010)
 85% (2009)
 80% (2008)
The state average for Global History and Geography was 69% in 2010.

U.S. History and Government
 91% (2010)
 86% (2009)
 100% (2008)
The state average for U.S. History and Government was 83% in 2010.

Geometry
 86% (2010)
The state average for Geometry was 72% in 2010.

Source: NYSED, 2009-2010

 
About the Tests

  • In 2009-2010 New York used the New York State Regents Examinations to test high school students in English language arts, math, global history and geography, US history and government, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics and several foreign languages.
  • The results for English language arts, math, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics, global history and geography, US history and government are displayed in GreatSchools profiles.
  • Students must take at least five Regents Exams in order to graduate.
  • Scores of 65 and above are passing; scores of 55 and above earn credit toward a local diploma (with the approval of the local board of education).
  • The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

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 New York State Regents Exams by Subgroup

 
Scale: % passing


Algebra 2/TrigonometryThis District
All Students100%
Students without disabilities100%

Mathematics BThis District
Subgroup results not available

EnglishThis District
All Students100%
Students without disabilities100%

Living EnvironmentThis District
All Students94%

PhysicsThis District
Subgroup results not available

ChemistryThis District
All Students91%
Students without disabilities91%

Earth ScienceThis District
All Students87%
Students without disabilities87%

Integrated AlgebraThis District
All Students97%

Global History and GeographyThis District
All Students84%

U.S. History and GovernmentThis District
All Students91%

GeometryThis District
All Students86%
Students without disabilities86%
Source: NYSED, 2009-2010

 
About the Tests

  • In 2009-2010 New York used the New York State Regents Examinations to test high school students in English language arts, math, global history and geography, US history and government, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics and several foreign languages.
  • The results for English language arts, math, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics, global history and geography, US history and government are displayed in GreatSchools profiles.
  • Students must take at least five Regents Exams in order to graduate.
  • Scores of 65 and above are passing; scores of 55 and above earn credit toward a local diploma (with the approval of the local board of education).
  • The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

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 Teachers

 
Teacher Credentials
Information about this data
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Teachers with no valid teaching certificate0%5%
Teacher Experience
Information about this data
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Fewer than 3 years experience0%10%
Teacher Education Levels
Information about this data
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Master's degree and above13%33%
Average Class Size
Information about this data
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Elementary Grades1621
Grade 8 English1622
Grade 8 Math1622
Grade 8 Science1622
Grade 8 Social Studies1622
Grade 10 English1422
Grade 10 Math821
Grade 10 Science1522
Grade 10 Social Studies1622

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic96%51%
Asian/Pacific Islander<1%8%
Hispanic or Latino<1%21%
Unspecified2%n/a
Student Subgroups
Information about this data
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program19%44%
Limited English proficient0%7%
Attendance
Information about this data
Source: NYSED, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Attendance rate98%93%
Graduation Rate
Information about this data
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
All Students85%76%
Female93%79%
Male73%71%
White85%86%
Economically disadvantaged80%65%
Not economically disadvantaged86%80%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$22,406$16,387
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional61%70%
Student and staff support11%6%
Administration11%8%
Other expenditures17%16%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007

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