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Schools in Root · Canajoharie Central School District

Root’s public schools score below 62% of New York districts on tests and graduation

On the state math tests, 34% of Root’s students scored proficient, below the New York average (46%). The grade covers the public school district serving Root, 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
46%
▼ 3 pts vs NY 49%
2021–22
Math proficiency
34%
▼ 12 pts vs NY 46%
2021–22
Graduate on time
85–89%
▼ 2–2 pts vs NY 87%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$24.5K
▼ 29% vs NY $34.6K
FY2024
Students per teacher
10.4
NY 11.2 · smaller classes
Schools in town
1
845 students on the public path
In brief

Root’s schools, in brief

Results trail the state

In spring 2022, 46% of tested students were proficient in reading and 34% in math, against 49% and 46% statewide; 90% 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 Root’s rate as a range). Districts ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $24,529 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 Canajoharie Middle School, then Canajoharie Senior High School. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

Faith Bible Academy (private) is in town. Every school ↓

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 Root’s grade

C+ Test scoresC Graduation

C+: better than 38% of New York school districts. Both inputs trail the New York average; test scores are the closer of the two to typical.

New York school districts we grade (1,013)Better than 38%
Lower resultsHigher results
New York towns with similar household incomes (1181)Better than 41%
Towns in Montgomery County (10)Better than 30%
C−BA fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 398 test results and a graduating class of 75 could put Root anywhere from C− to B. The tests are from spring 2022, when 90% of Root’s students in the tested grades sat them (402 in math, 394 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

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

The path, start to finish
PK–5East Hill Schoolin CanajoharieC
6–8Canajoharie Middle Schoolin CanajoharieC−
9–12Canajoharie Senior High Schoolin CanajoharieA

Root’s public schools are run by Canajoharie Central School District, which also serves Ames, Canajoharie, Canajoharie and Palatine Bridge and others. Parts of Root (14% and 3% of its land) are served by Fonda-Fultonville Central and Sharon Springs 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.

Canajoharie Central School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 3 schools · 845 students, up 2% since 2020–21 · 10.4 per teacher (NY 11.2)
$24,529NY $34,607 · FY2024
C+
Test scores · 2021–22

Below the state in reading

Reading46%
State average 48.9% · 394 students tested
Math34%
State average 46.5% · 402 students tested

Root vs. its neighbors

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

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
RootC+Canajoharie Central
MohawkB+Fonda-Fultonville Central
PalatineB−Fort Plain Central PK–12 · Canajoharie Central PK–12
CanajoharieC+Canajoharie Central
GlenB+Fonda-Fultonville Central
CharlestonB+Fonda-Fultonville Central
CarlisleC+Cobleskill-Richmondville Central
SharonC−Sharon Springs Central

2 of the 7 neighbors share Canajoharie Central with Root, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.

Every school in Root

4 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 Rootin other towns
East Hill School
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Canajoharie
C
403 students12:1Rate it →
Canajoharie Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Canajoharie
C−
193 students10:1Rate it →
Canajoharie Senior High School
High · Grades 9–12 · Canajoharie
A
249 students9:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
Faith Bible Academy
Grades PK–11 · Sprakers
Private · Religious
35 students6:1Rate it →

Questions about Root’s schools

Are Root’s schools good?

On New York’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Root children attend score below 62% of New York’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C+ Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 41%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Root in?

Canajoharie Central School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 845 students in 3 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Root are served by Fonda-Fultonville Central and Sharon Springs Central.

Where do Root kids go to high school?

Canajoharie Senior High School in Canajoharie, with 249 students; its own test results earn an A.

What is Root’s graduation rate?

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

How much does Root spend per student?

$24,529 in Canajoharie Central School District (FY2024), against $34,607 across New York. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Root?

Yes: Faith Bible Academy (religious, grades PK–11, 35 students).

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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.