Burke’s public schools score below 81% of New York districts on tests and graduation
27% of students in Burke’s public schools are proficient in reading, below the New York average (49%). The grade covers the two public school districts serving Burke, 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.
From New York state tests taken in spring 2022, when 69% 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.
Burke’s schools, in brief
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 27% of tested students were proficient in reading and 30% in math, against 49% and 46% statewide; 69% 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 Burke’s rate as a range). Districts ↓
Spending and class size
Malone Central spends $28,557 per student and Chateaugay Central $27,202, against $34,607 across New York (FY2024). Neither counts toward the grade. Districts ↓
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.
What’s behind Burke’s grade
C−: better than 19% of New York school districts. Both inputs trail the New York average; graduation is the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Burke, with each school’s own grade.
6th grade in Burke · depends on your address
Malone Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 476 students · 9:1 students per teacher · in Malone
Chateaugay Elementary School
Grades PK–6 · 338 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Chateaugay
7th grade in Burke · depends on your address
Malone Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 476 students · 9:1 students per teacher · in Malone
Chateaugay High School
Grades 7–12 · 231 students · 9:1 students per teacher · in Chateaugay
8th grade in Burke · depends on your address
Malone Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 476 students · 9:1 students per teacher · in Malone
Chateaugay High School
Grades 7–12 · 231 students · 9:1 students per teacher · in Chateaugay
9th grade in Burke · depends on your address
Franklin Academy High School
Grades 9–12 · 705 students · 10:1 students per teacher · in Malone
Chateaugay High School
Grades 7–12 · 231 students · 9:1 students per teacher · in Chateaugay
10th grade in Burke · depends on your address
Franklin Academy High School
Grades 9–12 · 705 students · 10:1 students per teacher · in Malone
Chateaugay High School
Grades 7–12 · 231 students · 9:1 students per teacher · in Chateaugay
Burke runs its own schools through grade 12 (Malone Central School District). From grade PK, students attend the Chateaugay Central School District, shared with Bellmont, Chateaugay, Chateaugay and Clinton. Its elementary school is in Malone. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
Two districts serve Burke
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Burke vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the New York towns that share Burke’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Burke | C− | Malone Central PK–12 · Chateaugay Central PK–12 |
| Constable | C− | Malone Central |
| Chateaugay | C | Chateaugay Central |
| Bellmont | C− | Malone Central PK–12 · Northern Adirondack Central PK–12 · Chateaugay Central PK–12 |
| Malone | C− | Malone Central |
3 of the 4 neighbors share Malone Central with Burke for grades PK–12, so their letters differ mainly through the lower grades.
Every school in Burke
6 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).
Questions about Burke’s schools
Are Burke’s schools good?
On New York’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Burke children attend score below 81% of New York’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C− Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 19%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Burke in?
Two districts: Malone Central School District runs grades PK–12, and Chateaugay Central School District runs grades PK–12, shared with Bellmont, Chateaugay, Chateaugay and Clinton.
What is Burke’s graduation rate?
85–89% of the class of 2023 in Malone Central School District graduated in four years, against 87% across New York.
How much does Burke spend per student?
$28,557 in Malone Central School District and $27,202 in Chateaugay Central School District (FY2024), against $34,607 across New York. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Burke families are saying about school.
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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.