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Schools in Martinsburg · Lowville Academy and Central School District

Martinsburg’s public schools outscore 71% of New York districts

In Martinsburg, 60% of tested students read at a proficient level, above the New York average (49%). The grade covers the public school district serving Martinsburg, 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.

K–12Where will my kid go?

From New York state tests taken in spring 2022, when 90% 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
60%
▲ 11 pts vs NY 49%
2021–22
Math proficiency
51%
▲ 4 pts vs NY 46%
2021–22
Graduate on time
90–94%
▲ 3–7 pts vs NY 87%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$21.9K
▼ 37% vs NY $34.6K
FY2024
Students per teacher
11.3
NY 11.2
Schools in town
0
1,276 students on the public path
In brief

Martinsburg’s schools, in brief

Better than its incomes would predict

Among the 1106 New York towns with household incomes within a quarter of Martinsburg’s, its schools beat 87%, higher than their 71% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 60% and math 51% in spring 2022, against 49% and 46% statewide; 90–94% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 87%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $21,852 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 Lowville Middle School, then Lowville 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 Martinsburg’s grade

B+ Test scoresB− Graduation

B+: better than 71% of New York school districts. Test scores and graduation are both above the New York average; test scores are the stronger of the two.

New York school districts we grade (1,013)Better than 71%
Lower resultsHigher results
New York towns with similar household incomes (1106)Better than 87%
Towns in Lewis County (17)Better than 82%
BA−A fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 601 test results and a graduating class of 102 could put Martinsburg anywhere from B to A−. The tests are from spring 2022, when 90% of Martinsburg’s students in the tested grades sat them (586 in math, 616 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

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

The path, start to finish
PK–5Lowville Elementary Schoolin LowvilleB−
6–8Lowville Middle Schoolin LowvilleC
9–12Lowville High Schoolin LowvilleB

Martinsburg’s public schools are run by Lowville Academy and Central School District, which also serves Castorland, Denmark, Harrisburg and Lowville and others. Parts of Martinsburg (14% of its land) are served by South Lewis 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.

Lowville Academy and Central School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 3 schools · 1,276 students, up 2% since 2020–21 · 11.3 per teacher (NY 11.2)
$21,852NY $34,607 · FY2024
B+
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading60%
State average 48.9% · 616 students tested
Math51%
State average 46.5% · 586 students tested

Martinsburg vs. its neighbors

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

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
MartinsburgB+Lowville Academy and Central
WatsonB−South Lewis Central PK–12 · Beaver River Central PK–12 · Lowville Academy and Central PK–12
GreigB−South Lewis Central
Montague—Lowville Academy and Central
Turin—South Lewis Central
West TurinB−South Lewis Central
LowvilleB+Lowville Academy and Central

3 of the 6 neighbors share Lowville Academy and Central with Martinsburg, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.

Every school in Martinsburg

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).

Also serving Martinsburgin other towns
Lowville Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Lowville
B−
628 students11:1Rate it →
Lowville Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Lowville
C
263 students11:1Rate it →
Lowville High School
High · Grades 9–12 · Lowville
B
385 students12:1Rate it →

Questions about Martinsburg’s schools

Are Martinsburg’s schools good?

By New York’s own tests, yes: the public schools Martinsburg children attend outscore 71% of New York’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B+ Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 87%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Martinsburg in?

Lowville Academy and Central School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 1,276 students in 3 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Martinsburg are served by South Lewis Central.

Where do Martinsburg kids go to high school?

Lowville High School in Lowville, with 385 students; its own test results earn a B.

What is Martinsburg’s graduation rate?

90–94% of the class of 2023 in Lowville Academy and Central School District graduated in four years, against 87% across New York.

How much does Martinsburg spend per student?

$21,852 in Lowville Academy and 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.