Serving 247 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Mount Marion Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 45-49% (which was approximately equal to the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
247 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)45-49%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
13%
30%
Black
3%
16%
White
75%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 11/17/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Mount Marion Elementary School?
247 students attend Mount Marion Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Mount Marion Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mount Marion Elementary School?
Mount Marion Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Mount Marion Elementary School offer ?
Mount Marion Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mount Marion Elementary School part of?
Mount Marion Elementary School is part of Saugerties Central School District.
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