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Bemus Point Hotel, from boat dock.Alternate Title: Chautauqua Lake scenery.Photo: Walker, L. E., 1826-1916 -- Publisher · Public domain
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Schools in Ellery · Bemus Point Central School District

Ellery’s public schools outscore 82% of New York districts

On the state math tests, 60% of Ellery’s students scored proficient, above the New York average (46%). The grade covers the public school district serving Ellery, 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.

#90of 755 New York townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From New York state tests taken in spring 2022, when 97% 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
59%
▲ 10 pts vs NY 49%
2021–22
Math proficiency
60%
▲ 14 pts vs NY 46%
2021–22
Graduate on time
95–100%
▲ 8–13 pts vs NY 87%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$25.7K
▼ 26% vs NY $34.6K
FY2024
Students per teacher
8.6
NY 11.2 · smaller classes
Schools in town
2
575 students on the public path
In brief

Ellery’s schools, in brief

Better than its incomes would predict

Among the 1089 New York towns with household incomes within a quarter of Ellery’s, its schools beat 96%, higher than their 82% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 59% and math 60% in spring 2022, against 49% and 46% statewide; 95–100% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 87%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $25,714 per student, against $34,607 across New York (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one middle school

From grade 6 the district’s path is Maple Grove Junior/Senior High School. Enrollment is down 11% since 2020–21. 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 Ellery’s grade

A− Test scoresA Graduation

A−: better than 82% of New York school districts, #90 of 755 New York towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the New York average; graduation is the stronger of the two.

New York school districts we grade (1,013)Better than 82%
Lower resultsHigher results
New York towns with similar household incomes (1089)Better than 96%
Towns in Chautauqua County (27)Better than 93%
B+AA fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 258 test results and a graduating class of 61 could put Ellery anywhere from B+ to A. The tests are from spring 2022, when 97% of Ellery’s students in the tested grades sat them (283 in math, 234 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

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

The path, start to finish
PK–5Bemus Point Elementary SchoolBemus Point Central School DistrictB−
6–12Maple Grove Junior/Senior High SchoolBemus Point Central School DistrictB−

Ellery’s public schools are run by Bemus Point Central School District, which also serves Bemus Point and Ellicott. Parts of Ellery (17% and 4% of its land) are served by Cassadaga Valley Central and Chautauqua Lake 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.

Bemus Point Central School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 2 schools · 575 students, down 11% since 2020–21 · 8.6 per teacher (NY 11.2)
$25,714NY $34,607 · FY2024
A−
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading59%
State average 48.9% · 234 students tested
Math60%
State average 46.5% · 283 students tested

Ellery vs. its neighbors

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

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
ElleryA−Bemus Point Central
Bemus Point—Bemus Point Central
StocktonC+Cassadaga Valley Central
ChautauquaA−Chautauqua Lake Central
GerryC+Cassadaga Valley Central
EllicottB−Falconer Central PK–12 · Bemus Point Central PK–12

2 of the 5 neighbors share Bemus Point Central with Ellery, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.

Every school in Ellery

2 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 Elleryby address
Bemus Point Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Bemus Point
B−
300 students10:1Rate it →
Maple Grove Junior/Senior High School
High · Grades 6–12 · Bemus Point
B−
275 students8:1Rate it →

Questions about Ellery’s schools

Are Ellery’s schools good?

By New York’s own tests, yes: the public schools Ellery children attend outscore 82% of New York’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade, #90 of 755 New York towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 96%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Ellery in?

Bemus Point Central School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 575 students in 2 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Ellery are served by Cassadaga Valley Central and Chautauqua Lake Central.

What is Ellery’s graduation rate?

95–100% of the class of 2023 in Bemus Point Central School District graduated in four years, against 87% across New York.

How much does Ellery spend per student?

$25,714 in Bemus Point 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.