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Schools in New Bremen · Beaver River Central School District

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

On the state math tests, 33% of New Bremen’s students scored proficient, below the New York average (46%). The grade covers the public school district serving New Bremen, 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−#599of 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
3
863 students on the public path
In brief

New Bremen’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 New Bremen’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 ↓

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 Bremen’s grade

C− Test scoresC− Graduation

C: better than 27% of New York school districts, #599 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 (899)Better than 29%
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 New Bremen anywhere from D to B−. The tests are from spring 2022, when 87% of New Bremen’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 New Bremen, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–5Beaver River Elementary SchoolBeaver River Central School DistrictC−
6–8Beaver River Middle SchoolBeaver River Central School DistrictC−
9–12Beaver River Senior High SchoolBeaver River Central School DistrictA+

New Bremen’s public schools are run by Beaver River Central School District, which also serves Croghan, Croghan and Watson. Parts of New Bremen (4% of its land) are served by Lowville Academy and 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

New Bremen vs. its neighbors

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

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

2 of the 4 neighbors share Beaver River Central with New Bremen, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.

Every school in New Bremen

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).

District schools in New Bremenby address
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 →

Questions about New Bremen’s schools

Are New Bremen’s schools good?

On New York’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools New Bremen children attend score below 73% of New York’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C Schools grade, #599 of 755 New York towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 29%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is New Bremen in?

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

Where do New Bremen 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 New Bremen’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 New Bremen 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.

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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.