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Schools in Herkimer · Herkimer Central School District

Herkimer’s public schools score below 71% of New York districts on tests and graduation

32% of students in Herkimer’s public schools are proficient in math, below the New York average (46%). The grade covers the public school district serving Herkimer, 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.

#586of 755 New York townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From New York state tests taken in spring 2022, when 91% 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
37%
▼ 12 pts vs NY 49%
2021–22
Math proficiency
32%
▼ 14 pts vs NY 46%
2021–22
Graduate on time
85–89%
▼ 2–2 pts vs NY 87%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$24.8K
▼ 28% vs NY $34.6K
FY2024
Students per teacher
11.1
NY 11.2
Schools in town
0
1,070 students on the public path
In brief

Herkimer’s schools, in brief

Better than its incomes would predict

Among the 372 New York towns with household incomes within a quarter of Herkimer’s, its schools beat 37%, higher than their 29% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Results trail the state

In spring 2022, 37% of tested students were proficient in reading and 32% in math, against 49% and 46% statewide; 91% 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 Herkimer’s rate as a range). Districts ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $24,818 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 Herkimer 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 Herkimer’s grade

C− Test scoresC Graduation

C: better than 29% of New York school districts, #586 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 29%
Lower resultsHigher results
New York towns with similar household incomes (372)Better than 37%
C−B−A fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 534 test results and a graduating class of 78 could put Herkimer anywhere from C− to B−. The tests are from spring 2022, when 91% of Herkimer’s students in the tested grades sat them (526 in math, 541 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

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

The path, start to finish
PK–5Herkimer Elementary SchoolHerkimer Central School DistrictC+
6–12Herkimer High SchoolHerkimer Central School DistrictC

Herkimer’s public schools are run by Herkimer Central School District, which also serves Herkimer. 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.

Herkimer Central School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 2 schools · 1,070 students, up 2% since 2020–21 · 11.1 per teacher (NY 11.2)
$24,818NY $34,607 · FY2024
C
Test scores · 2021–22

Well below the state in reading

Reading37%
State average 48.9% · 541 students tested
Math32%
State average 46.5% · 526 students tested

Herkimer vs. its neighbors

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

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
HerkimerCHerkimer Central
German FlattsCCentral Valley Central
Herkimer (town)C+Herkimer Central PK–12 · West Canada Valley Central PK–12
MohawkCCentral Valley Central

Every school in Herkimer

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).

Also serving Herkimerin other towns
Herkimer Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–5
C+
533 students11:1Rate it →
Herkimer High School
High · Grades 6–12
C
537 students11:1Rate it →

Questions about Herkimer’s schools

Are Herkimer’s schools good?

On New York’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Herkimer children attend score below 71% of New York’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C Schools grade, #586 of 755 New York towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 37%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Herkimer in?

Herkimer Central School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 1,070 students in 2 schools (2024–25).

What is Herkimer’s graduation rate?

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

How much does Herkimer spend per student?

$24,818 in Herkimer 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.