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Schools in Croghan · Beaver River Central School District

Croghan’s public schools score below 73% of New York districts on tests and graduation

On the state math tests, 33% of Croghan’s students scored proficient, below the New York average (46%). The grade covers the public school district serving Croghan, 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.

≈could be anywhere from D to B−#606of 755 New York townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From New York state tests taken in spring 2022, when 87% 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
38%
▼ 11 pts vs NY 49%
2021–22
Math proficiency
33%
▼ 14 pts vs NY 46%
2021–22
Graduate on time
80–89%
▼ 2–7 pts vs NY 87%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$20.9K
▼ 40% vs NY $34.6K
FY2024
Students per teacher
13.9
NY 11.2 · larger classes
Schools in town
1
863 students on the public path
In brief

Croghan’s schools, in brief

Results trail the state

In spring 2022, 38% of tested students were proficient in reading and 33% in math, against 49% and 46% statewide; 87% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓

Graduation

80–89% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 87% across New York (the state reports Croghan’s rate as a range). Districts ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $20,895 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 Beaver River Middle School, then Beaver River Senior High School. Enrollment is up 7% since 2020–21. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

River Valley Mennonite School (private) is in town. Every school ↓

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 Croghan’s grade

C− Test scoresC− Graduation

C: better than 27% of New York school districts, #606 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 27%
Lower resultsHigher results
New York towns with similar household incomes (1150)Better than 26%
Towns in Lewis County (17)Better than 0%
DB−A rough placement. Ordinary sampling error in 372 test results and a graduating class of 47 could put Croghan anywhere from D to B−. The tests are from spring 2022, when 87% of Croghan’s students in the tested grades sat them (369 in math, 374 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

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

The path, start to finish
PK–5Beaver River Elementary Schoolin Beaver FallsC−
6–8Beaver River Middle Schoolin Beaver FallsC−
9–12Beaver River Senior High Schoolin Beaver FallsA+

Croghan’s public schools are run by Beaver River Central School District, which also serves Croghan, New Bremen and Watson. Parts of Croghan (18% and 5% of its land) are served by Carthage Central and Harrisville Central 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.

Beaver River Central School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 3 schools · 863 students, up 7% since 2020–21 · 13.9 per teacher (NY 11.2)
$20,895NY $34,607 · FY2024
C
Test scores · 2021–22

Well below the state in reading

Reading38%
State average 48.9% · 374 students tested
Math33%
State average 46.5% · 369 students tested

Croghan vs. its neighbors

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

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
CroghanCBeaver River Central
New BremenCBeaver River Central
DenmarkBCopenhagen Central PK–12 · Lowville Academy and Central PK–12 · Carthage Central PK–12
WilnaB−Carthage Central
DianaB−Harrisville Central
WatsonB−South Lewis Central PK–12 · Beaver River Central PK–12 · Lowville Academy and Central PK–12

2 of the 5 neighbors share Beaver River Central with Croghan, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.

Every school in Croghan

4 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).

Also serving Croghanin other towns
Beaver River Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Beaver Falls
C−
413 students14:1Rate it →
Beaver River Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Beaver Falls
C−
196 students18:1Rate it →
Beaver River Senior High School
High · Grades 9–12 · Beaver Falls
A+
254 students12:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
River Valley Mennonite School
Grades K–12 · Castorland
Private · Religious
82 students33:1Rate it →

Questions about Croghan’s schools

Are Croghan’s schools good?

On New York’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Croghan children attend score below 73% of New York’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C Schools grade, #606 of 755 New York towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 26%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Croghan in?

Beaver River Central School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 863 students in 3 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Croghan are served by Carthage Central and Harrisville Central.

Where do Croghan kids go to high school?

Beaver River Senior High School in Beaver Falls, with 254 students; its own test results earn an A+.

What is Croghan’s graduation rate?

80–89% of the class of 2023 in Beaver River Central School District graduated in four years, against 87% across New York.

How much does Croghan spend per student?

$20,895 in Beaver River Central School District (FY2024), against $34,607 across New York. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Croghan?

Yes: River Valley Mennonite School (religious, grades K–12, 82 students).

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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.