Berne-Knox-Westerlo Central School District
- 1738 HELDERBERG TRAIL
- BERNE, NY 12023
- (518) 872-1293
District Rating (FAQ)
District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 75.5% | 70.8% |
| Dropout Rate | 2.0% | 3.9% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $17,459 | $17,824 |
| Students Per Teacher | 12.7 | 12.6 |
| Number of Schools | 2 | - |
| Number of Students | 1,034 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 81 | - |
District Test Scores
NYSTP - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 48.5% | 54.7% | |
| 2009 | 85.9% | 75.8% | |
| 2008 | 76.6% | 70.1% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 33.4% | 59.1% | |
| 2009 | 96.1% | 92.9% | |
| 2008 | 87.5% | 89.9% | |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 53.9% | 56.7% | |
| 2009 | 65.7% | 76.9% | |
| 2008 | 72.5% | 71.1% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 51.3% | 63.8% | |
| 2009 | 75.4% | 87.2% | |
| 2008 | 71.0% | 83.8% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 91.0% | 89.0% | |
| 2009 | 84.0% | 88.0% | |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 45.6% | 52.5% | |
| 2009 | 83.8% | 82.2% | |
| 2008 | 80.0% | 77.6% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 48.6% | 64.6% | |
| 2009 | 80.5% | 88.1% | |
| 2008 | 60.8% | 83.2% | |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 79.0% | 86.0% | |
| 2009 | 85.0% | 86.0% | |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 51.5% | 54.2% | |
| 2009 | 85.3% | 80.9% | |
| 2008 | 66.7% | 66.9% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 36.3% | 61.3% | |
| 2009 | 72.0% | 83.0% | |
| 2008 | 68.4% | 79.4% | |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 42.3% | 50.0% | |
| 2009 | 85.8% | 80.3% | |
| 2008 | 82.3% | 70.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 48.7% | 62.4% | |
| 2009 | 93.6% | 87.3% | |
| 2008 | 91.9% | 78.9% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 42.9% | 51.0% | |
| 2009 | 73.4% | 68.5% | |
| 2008 | 59.4% | 56.1% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 44.5% | 54.8% | |
| 2009 | 91.2% | 80.2% | |
| 2008 | 75.0% | 69.8% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 81.0% | 71.0% | |
| 2009 | 86.0% | 69.0% | |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 77.0% | 69.0% | |
| 2009 | 87.0% | 63.0% | |
Source: NY Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 1,034 | 12.7 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | 26 |
| Kindergarten Students | 61 |
| 1st Grade Students | 61 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 69 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 67 |
| 4th Grade Students | 73 |
| 5th Grade Students | 65 |
| 6th Grade Students | 67 |
| 7th Grade Students | 79 |
| 8th Grade Students | 61 |
| 9th Grade Students | 86 |
| 10th Grade Students | 86 |
| 11th Grade Students | 86 |
| 12th Grade Students | 95 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 4 |
| Hispanic | 2 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 7 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 971 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 501 |
| Female | 484 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 81 | 12.7 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | - | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 5 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 30 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 35 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | 11 | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 26 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | - |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 2 |
| Elementary | - |
| Secondary | 2 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 2 |
| Library Support Staff | - |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 73 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 3 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 15 |
| School Administrators | 3 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 0.6 |
| Student Support Services | 5 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 47 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $20,665,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $9,327,000 | 45.1% |
| Property Tax | $8,141,000 | 39.4% |
| Other School Systems | $10,000 | 0.05% |
| Cities and Counties | $14,000 | 0.07% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $28,000 | 0.1% |
| School Lunch | $212,000 | 1.0% |
| District Activity Receipts | $4,000 | 0.02% |
| Rents and Royalties | $13,000 | 0.06% |
| Sale of Property | $22,000 | 0.1% |
| Interest Earnings | $244,000 | 1.2% |
| Miscellaneous | $639,000 | 3.1% |
| Total State Revenues | $10,721,000 | 51.9% |
| General Formula Assistance | $6,758,000 | 32.7% |
| Special Education Programs | $1,515,000 | 7.3% |
| School Lunch Programs | $138,000 | 0.7% |
| Other Programs | $2,237,000 | 10.8% |
| Non-Specified | $73,000 | 0.4% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $617,000 | 3.0% |
| Through State - Title I | $174,000 | 0.8% |
| Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $234,000 | 1.1% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $6,000 | 0.03% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $8,000 | 0.04% |
| Through State - Other | $110,000 | 0.5% |
| Non-Specified | $85,000 | 0.4% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $18,734,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $12,319,000 | 65.8% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $6,037,000 | 32.2% |
| Student Support | $341,000 | 1.7% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $363,000 | 1.8% |
| General Administration Support | $452,000 | 2.2% |
| School Administration Support | $713,000 | 3.5% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $1,271,000 | 6.2% |
| Student Transportation Support | $2,410,000 | 11.7% |
| Other Support Services | $487,000 | 2.4% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $378,000 | 2.0% |
| Food Services | $378,000 | 1.8% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 75.5% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 77 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | 4 |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 8 | 2.0% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Berne-Knox-Westerlo Central School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 2
- Students: 1,034
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 81
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| BERNE-KNOX-WESTERLO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1738 Helderberg Trail
Berne, NY Public | PK-6 | 491 | 16.9 | ![]() Review This School |
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| BERNE-KNOX-WESTERLO JUNIOR-HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
1738 Helderberg Trail
Berne, NY Public | 7-12 | 500 | 9.7 | ![]() Review This School |
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