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D−
Schools in New Berlin · Unadilla Valley Central School District

New Berlin’s public schools score below 97% of New York districts on tests and graduation

In New Berlin, 22% of tested students read at a proficient level, below the New York average (49%). The grade covers the public school district serving New Berlin, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests. 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 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
22%
▼ 27 pts vs NY 49%
2021–22
Math proficiency
22%
▼ 24 pts vs NY 46%
2021–22
Spent per student
$28.1K
▼ 19% vs NY $34.6K
FY2024
Students per teacher
11.2
NY 11.2
Schools in town
2
775 students on the public path
In brief

New Berlin’s schools, in brief

Results trail the state

In spring 2022, 22% of tested students were proficient in reading and 22% in math, against 49% and 46% statewide; 91% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $28,112 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 7 the district’s path is Unadilla Valley Secondary 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 New Berlin’s grade

D− Test scores

D−: better than 3% of New York school districts. Test scores are below the New York average; there is no graduation rate to add.

New York school districts we grade (1,013)Better than 3%
Lower resultsHigher results
New York towns with similar household incomes (930)Better than 1%
Towns in Chenango County (21)Better than 0%
D−DA fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 341 test results could put New Berlin anywhere from D− to D. The tests are from spring 2022, when 91% of New Berlin’s students in the tested grades sat them (356 in math, 326 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

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

The path, start to finish
PK–6Unadilla Valley Elementary SchoolUnadilla Valley Central School DistrictD
7–12Unadilla Valley Secondary SchoolUnadilla Valley Central School DistrictC

New Berlin’s public schools are run by Unadilla Valley Central School District, which also serves Columbus, New Berlin, Norwich and Pittsfield. Parts of New Berlin (2% of its land) are served by Norwich City 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.

Unadilla Valley Central School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 2 schools · 775 students, down 3% since 2020–21 · 11.2 per teacher (NY 11.2)
$28,112NY $34,607 · FY2024
D−
Test scores · 2021–22

Well below the state in reading

Reading22%
State average 48.9% · 326 students tested
Math22%
State average 46.5% · 356 students tested

New Berlin vs. its neighbors

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

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
New BerlinD−Unadilla Valley Central
PittsfieldDUnadilla Valley Central PK–12 · Morris Central PK–12
MorrisB−Morris Central
New Berlin (village)—Unadilla Valley Central
ButternutsC−Gilbertsville-Mount Upton Central
NorwichDNorwich City PK–12 · Unadilla Valley Central PK–12
Columbus—Unadilla Valley Central PK–12 · Sherburne-Earlville Central PK–12
SherburneC+Sherburne-Earlville Central
North NorwichCSherburne-Earlville Central PK–12 · Norwich City PK–12

4 of the 8 neighbors share Unadilla Valley Central with New Berlin, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.

Every school in New Berlin

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 New Berlinby address
Unadilla Valley Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–6
D
434 students12:1Rate it →
Unadilla Valley Secondary School
High · Grades 5–12
C
341 students10:1Rate it →

Questions about New Berlin’s schools

Are New Berlin’s schools good?

On New York’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools New Berlin children attend score below 97% of New York’s school districts on tests and graduation, a D− Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 1%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is New Berlin in?

Unadilla Valley Central School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 775 students in 2 schools (2024–25). Small parts of New Berlin are served by Norwich City.

How much does New Berlin spend per student?

$28,112 in Unadilla Valley Central School District (FY2024), against $34,607 across New York. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

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What New Berlin 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.