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Schools in Beekmantown · Beekmantown Central School District

Beekmantown’s public schools score below 68% of New York districts on tests and graduation

In Beekmantown, 35% of tested students are proficient in math, below the New York average (46%). The grade covers the public school district serving Beekmantown, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within New York, not nationally.

#556of 755 New York townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From New York state tests taken in spring 2022, when 81% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
39%
▼ 10 pts vs NY 49%
2021–22
Math proficiency
35%
▼ 12 pts vs NY 46%
2021–22
Graduate on time
85–89%
▼ 2–2 pts vs NY 87%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$26.7K
▼ 23% vs NY $34.6K
FY2024
Students per teacher
11.4
NY 11.2
Schools in town
3
1,495 students on the public path
In brief

Beekmantown’s schools, in brief

Results trail the state

In spring 2022, 39% of tested students were proficient in reading and 35% in math, against 49% and 46% statewide; 81% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓

Graduation

85–89% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 87% across New York (the state reports Beekmantown’s rate as a range). Districts ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $26,655 per student, against $34,607 across New York (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one middle and one high school

From grade 6 the district’s path is Beekmantown Middle School, then Beekmantown High School. See the path ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Beekmantown’s grade

C Test scoresC Graduation

C: better than 32% of New York school districts, #556 of 755 New York towns. Both inputs trail the New York average; graduation is the closer of the two to typical.

New York school districts we grade (1,013)Better than 32%
Lower resultsHigher results
New York towns with similar household incomes (1083)Better than 28%
Towns in Clinton County (14)Better than 43%
C−B−A fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 836 test results and a graduating class of 144 could put Beekmantown anywhere from C− to B−. The tests are from spring 2022, when 81% of Beekmantown’s students in the tested grades sat them (847 in math, 824 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Beekmantown, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–5Beekmantown Elementary SchoolBeekmantown Central School DistrictC
6–8Beekmantown Middle SchoolBeekmantown Central School DistrictC
9–12Beekmantown High SchoolBeekmantown Central School DistrictB+

Beekmantown’s public schools are run by Beekmantown Central School District, which also serves Chazy and Plattsburgh. Parts of Beekmantown (8%, 6% and 4% of its land) are served by Saranac Central, Northern Adirondack Central and Chazy Union Free instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Beekmantown Central School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 4 schools · 2,010 students · 11.4 per teacher (NY 11.2)
$26,655NY $34,607 · FY2024
C
Test scores · 2021–22

Well below the state in reading

Reading39%
State average 48.9% · 824 students tested
Math35%
State average 46.5% · 847 students tested

Beekmantown vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the New York towns that share Beekmantown’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
BeekmantownCBeekmantown Central
PlattsburghC+Beekmantown Central PK–12 · Saranac Central PK–12 · Peru Central PK–12
ChazyB−Beekmantown Central PK–12 · Chazy Union Free K–12
DannemoraCNorthern Adirondack Central PK–12 · Saranac Central PK–12
AltonaCNorthern Adirondack Central

2 of the 4 neighbors share Beekmantown Central with Beekmantown, so their letters differ mainly through other districts. Isle La Motte, VT and North Hero, VT border Beekmantown but are graded on their own state’s tests, so they’re left out.

Every school in Beekmantown

3 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with New York’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Beekmantownby address
Beekmantown Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · West Chazy
C
479 students12:1Rate it →
Beekmantown Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8 · West Chazy
C
459 students11:1Rate it →
Beekmantown High School
High · Grades 9–12 · West Chazy
B+
557 students11:1Rate it →

Questions about Beekmantown’s schools

Are Beekmantown’s schools good?

On New York’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Beekmantown children attend score below 68% of New York’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C Schools grade, #556 of 755 New York towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 28%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Beekmantown in?

Beekmantown Central School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 2,010 students in 4 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Beekmantown are served by Saranac Central, Northern Adirondack Central and Chazy Union Free.

Where do Beekmantown kids go to high school?

Beekmantown High School in West Chazy, with 557 students; its own test results earn a B+.

What is Beekmantown’s graduation rate?

85–89% of the class of 2023 in Beekmantown Central School District graduated in four years, against 87% across New York.

How much does Beekmantown spend per student?

$26,655 in Beekmantown Central School District (FY2024), against $34,607 across New York. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within New York. Stars are from neighbors.