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Avoca Central School

Public | K-12 | 471 students

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4 stars

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Posted April 24, 2011

I go to this school and as a middle schooler I believe this school is horrible the sports at this school have run down to below horrible I am a athletic kid in 8th grade and all that happens is that I am put down I played jv soccer and basketball and there was no jv base ball but for your information iare baseball record was 0 and 16 and are soccer and basketball I don't wanna mention but ill be in 9th grade next year and I am praying I am going to bath for the fact that I will nave to ay varsity for all sports because there will not be a jv and are varsity teams are equally as bad I wanna win not to mention have a teacher who cares there OS two teachers who care Mr myers and Mrs strong bravo to them all other teachers go through the motions and I forgot are new math teacher Mrs gilate and Mrs Henderson are global teacher I'm sure they no who i am and I Probily will go to bath if I don't I won't be able to accomplish anything here parents run take ur kids and there damaged education and run


Posted August 1, 2008

The elementary program is wonderful, the teachers and administration is very supportive. The school does lack is support of their middle schoolers. This school also has limited opportunities for parents to be more involved in the school, no PTSA, no open door policy for the classroom, and parents are not included when decsions about the ditrict are being made. Wonderful staff and very personable.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 13, 2007

I currently go to this school and I must say that their methods of teaching are phenomenal. I'm going to be quite sad when I have to leave the district and the teachers who teach me so well.
—Submitted by a student


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 56% in 2012.

39 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
51%

2011

 
 
69%
Math

The state average for Math was 61% in 2012.

39 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
60%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New York used the New York State Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English language arts and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The results for English language arts and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles and the science results will be added when they are released in the Fall of 2013. 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. The goal is for 90% of students to meet or exceed grade-level standards on the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 59% in 2012.

41 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
55%
Math

The state average for Math was 69% in 2012.

42 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
75%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2011.

29 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New York used the New York State Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English language arts and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The results for English language arts and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles and the science results will be added when they are released in the Fall of 2013. 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. The goal is for 90% of students to meet or exceed grade-level standards on the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 58% in 2012.

30 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%

2011

 
 
55%
Math

The state average for Math was 67% in 2012.

30 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
77%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New York used the New York State Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English language arts and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The results for English language arts and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles and the science results will be added when they are released in the Fall of 2013. 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. The goal is for 90% of students to meet or exceed grade-level standards on the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 56% in 2012.

32 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
78%
Math

The state average for Math was 65% in 2012.

32 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
83%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New York used the New York State Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English language arts and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The results for English language arts and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles and the science results will be added when they are released in the Fall of 2013. 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. The goal is for 90% of students to meet or exceed grade-level standards on the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 52% in 2012.

43 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
43%
Math

The state average for Math was 65% in 2012.

43 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
69%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New York used the New York State Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English language arts and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The results for English language arts and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles and the science results will be added when they are released in the Fall of 2013. 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. The goal is for 90% of students to meet or exceed grade-level standards on the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 50% in 2012.

36 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
44%

2011

 
 
59%
Math

The state average for Math was 61% in 2012.

36 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
62%
Science

The state average for Science was 69% in 2011.

36 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New York used the New York State Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English language arts and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The results for English language arts and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles and the science results will be added when they are released in the Fall of 2013. 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. The goal is for 90% of students to meet or exceed grade-level standards on the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

Algebra 2/Trigonometry

The state average for Algebra 2/Trigonometry was 64% in 2011.

42 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
64%
Chemistry

The state average for Chemistry was 78% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Earth Science

The state average for Earth Science was 72% in 2011.

34 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%
English

The state average for English was 85% in 2011.

48 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%
French

The state average for French was 95% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 75% in 2011.

24 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%
Global History and Geography

The state average for Global History and Geography was 70% in 2011.

46 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
81%
Integrated Algebra

The state average for Integrated Algebra was 73% in 2011.

39 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
80%
Italian

The state average for Italian was 98% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Living Environment

The state average for Living Environment was 81% in 2011.

31 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%
Physics

The state average for Physics was 79% in 2011.

23 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
74%
Spanish

The state average for Spanish was 94% in 2011.

18 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%
U.S. History and Government

The state average for U.S. History and Government was 80% in 2011.

44 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
80%
Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2010-2011 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, french, italian, and spanish 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.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

Algebra 2/Trigonometry

All Students64%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General population64%

Chemistry

All Studentsn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Earth Science

All Students97%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

English

All Students88%
Students with disabilities29%
General population98%

French

All Studentsn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Geometry

All Students88%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General population88%

Global History and Geography

All Students81%
Students with disabilities50%
General population87%

Integrated Algebra

All Students80%
Students with disabilities60%
General population82%

Italian

All Studentsn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Living Environment

All Students94%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Physics

All Students74%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General population74%

Spanish

All Students95%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General population95%

U.S. History and Government

All Students80%
Students with disabilities40%
General population85%
Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2010-2011 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, french, italian, and spanish 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.

The different student groups are identified by the New York Department of Education. If there are fewer than 5 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 98% 51%
Black 1% 19%
Hispanic 1% 21%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 8%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 39%N/A44%
Limited English proficient 0%N/A7%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Graduation rate

  This school District averageState average
All Students 79%N/A76%
Female 93%N/A79%
Male 71%N/A71%
White 79%N/A86%
Economically disadvantaged 91%N/A65%
Not economically disadvantaged 75%N/A80%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 11N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Fewer than 3 years experience 4%N/A10%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree and above 11%N/A33%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Teachers with no valid teaching certificate 2%N/A5%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008
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17-29 Oliver St
Avoca, NY 14809
Phone: (607) 566-2221

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