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Sargent School

Summary:

Sargent School is an elementary school located in Beacon, New York, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 274 students. It is part of the Beacon City School District, which is ranked 590 out of 865 school districts in New York and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. Sargent School has consistently been ranked in the bottom half of New York elementary schools, with a ranking between 1100-1500 out of around 2400 schools over the past decade, and a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Sargent School's student performance on state assessments is generally below the Beacon City School District and New York state averages across grades 3-5 in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math. For example, in 2023-2024, only 47.37% of 3rd graders at Sargent School were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 37.41% for the district and 42.6% for the state. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 42.24% to 45.26% over the past three school years, which is higher than the state average. Despite a significant increase in spending per student at Sargent School over the past few years, from $15,248 in 2019-2020 to $19,517 in 2022-2023, the school's overall performance has not shown a corresponding improvement.

Sargent School's performance varies significantly across grade levels and subject areas, with some grades and subjects performing better than others. For example, in 2021-2022, 3rd grade ELA proficiency was 58.06%, but 4th grade ELA proficiency dropped to only 11.63%. Additionally, the school's consistently lower performance of certain student subgroups, such as male students, African American students, and Hispanic students, raises concerns about equity and the school's ability to effectively serve the needs of all its students. Sargent School is located in close proximity to several other elementary schools within the Beacon City School District, such as South Avenue School and J.V. Forrestal Elementary School, which generally perform better on state assessments, suggesting that factors beyond just the school's immediate environment may be contributing to its lower performance.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 29 Education Dr
       Beacon, NY  12508-4099

(845) 838-6900

District: Beacon City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1354th of 2,445 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,517 Help


Students who attend Sargent School usually attend:

Middle:    Rombout Middle School
High:    Beacon High School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.3 Help
Number of students:  302

Racial breakdown:

White:
52.6%
Hispanic:
27.5%
Two or more races:
9.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  41.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Sargent School ranks worse than 55.4% of elementary schools in New York. It also ranks 3rd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Beacon City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.92. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (52.6%), Hispanic (27.5%), two or more races (9.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 41.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sargent School is 10.3, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Beacon City School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sargent School is $19,517, which is the 2nd highest among 4 elementary schools in the Beacon City School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sargent School:

SchoolDigger ranks Sargent School 1354th of 2445 New York public elementary schools. (See Sargent School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Beacon City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Beacon City School District 590th of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Sargent School

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Rank History for all students at Sargent School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 31.22 1700th 2206 22.9%
2007 27.75 1754th 2219 21.0%
2008 23.75 1845th 2227 17.2%
2009 26.47 1877th 2257 16.8%
2010 48.20 1335th 2263 41.0%
2011 47.53 1347th 2286 41.1%
2012 53.78 1217th 2320 47.5%
2013 36.39 1508th 2325 35.1%
2014 36.02 1573rd 2345 32.9%
2015 40.30 1440th 2352 38.8%
2016 38.52 1492nd 2366 36.9%
2017 38.65 1477th 2386 38.1%
2018 51.36 1163rd 2395 51.4%
2019 50.90 1140th 2413 52.8%
2022 46.42 1265th 2434 48.0%
2023 37.34 1514th 2439 37.9%
2024 42.92 1354th 2445 44.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Sargent School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 11.14 278th 289 3.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Sargent School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.03 651st 1941 66.5%
2022 31.18 1486th 2031 26.8%
2023 39.87 1093rd 2016 45.8%
2024 53.57 712th 2110 66.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sargent School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.48 1202nd 2045 41.2%
2019 32.62 1390th 2032 31.6%
2022 38.03 1296th 2099 38.3%
2023 32.79 1381st 2041 32.3%
2024 37.73 1277th 2078 38.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Sargent School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.27 1003rd 2338 57.1%
2019 47.56 1216th 2357 48.4%
2022 58.57 948th 2401 60.5%
2023 41.36 1397th 2403 41.9%
2024 53.26 1050th 2413 56.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Sargent School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.93 1280th 2340 45.3%
2019 54.55 1017th 2358 56.9%
2022 35.28 1590th 2400 33.8%
2023 34.46 1593rd 2400 33.6%
2024 29.92 1750th 2411 27.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Sargent School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.53 796th 948 16.0%
2022 20.40 802nd 936 14.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Sargent School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.71 675th 1392 51.5%
2022 49.13 697th 1503 53.6%
2023 16.75 1306th 1429 8.6%
2024 27.72 1188th 1531 22.4%
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Rank History for White students at Sargent School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.97 590th 1408 58.1%
2019 64.35 464th 1338 65.3%
2022 43.20 829th 1399 40.7%
2023 56.00 595th 1337 55.5%
2024 45.67 773rd 1392 44.5%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Sargent School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 256 65 3 43 2 n/a n/a 0 369
1990 245 78 1 45 3 n/a n/a 0 372
1991 244 86 6 44 0 n/a n/a 0 380
1992 201 63 0 36 6 n/a n/a 0 306
1993 216 101 1 33 4 n/a n/a 0 355
1994 211 73 1 26 5 n/a n/a 0 316
1995 223 82 12 39 0 n/a n/a 0 356
1996 223 82 12 39 0 n/a n/a 0 356
1997 255 83 8 40 1 n/a n/a 0 387
1998 296 106 5 62 1 n/a n/a 0 470
1999 279 118 7 56 0 n/a n/a 0 460
2000 266 104 3 67 1 n/a n/a 1 442
2001 267 110 6 77 0 n/a n/a 0 460
2002 252 89 9 59 0 n/a n/a 0 409
2003 252 89 9 59 0 n/a n/a 0 409
2004 234 97 6 60 0 n/a n/a 0 397
2005 227 96 5 63 0 n/a n/a 0 391
2006 215 88 5 66 0 n/a n/a 0 374
2007 166 84 4 61 0 n/a n/a 11 326
2008 165 70 4 68 0 n/a n/a 0 307
2009 230 74 6 75 1 n/a n/a 7 393
2010 165 61 7 70 0 n/a n/a 10 313
2011 180 63 6 66 0 0 16 0 331
2012 183 49 3 81 0 0 28 0 344
2013 176 51 2 101 0 0 24 0 354
2014 173 49 5 121 1 0 28 0 377
2015 177 50 4 122 1 0 27 0 381
2016 177 37 5 115 0 0 27 0 361
2017 177 34 3 105 0 0 27 0 346
2018 165 34 4 94 0 0 29 0 326
2019 163 25 3 93 0 0 24 0 308
2020 165 22 2 81 0 0 18 0 288
2021 151 30 3 82 0 0 19 0 285
2022 144 33 1 73 0 0 26 0 277
2023 153 30 1 69 0 0 21 0 274
2024 159 28 3 83 0 0 29 0 302

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sargent School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 369 31.8 11.6 n/a
1990 372 29.9 12.4 n/a
1991 380 32.1 11.8 n/a
1992 306 29.9 10.2 n/a
1993 355 20.0 17.8 n/a
1994 316 18.5 17.1 31.6
1995 356 24.0 14.8 30.3
1996 356 24.0 14.8 30.3
1997 387 23.0 16.8 26.6
1998 470 28.0 16.8 26.2
1999 460 31.5 14.6 36.7
2000 442 31.5 14.0 36.1
2001 460 33.0 13.9 22.2
2002 409 30.5 13.4 36.7
2003 409 30.5 13.4 36.7
2004 397 n/a n/a n/a
2005 391 29.0 13.5 46.3
2006 374 27.0 13.9 45.7
2007 326 23.5 13.9 39.7
2008 307 19.0 16.2 40.4
2009 393 22.0 17.9 35.8
2010 313 22.0 14.2 39.9
2011 331 20.7 15.9 43.2
2012 344 21.0 16.3 40.4
2013 354 26.0 13.6 42.4
2014 377 24.0 15.7 46.2
2015 381 24.0 15.8 38.1
2016 361 24.0 15.0 49
2017 346 23.9 14.4 45.1
2018 326 22.0 14.8 48.5
2019 308 26.0 11.8 42.9
2020 288 30.0 9.6 39.9
2021 285 29.0 9.8 43.2
2022 277 29.4 9.4 42.2
2023 274 29.4 9.2 45.3
2024 302 29.1 10.3 41.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Sargent School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 369 31.8 11.6 n/a
1990 372 29.9 12.4 n/a
1991 380 32.1 11.8 n/a
1992 306 29.9 10.2 n/a
1993 355 20.0 17.8 n/a
1994 316 18.5 17.1 31.6
1995 356 24.0 14.8 30.3
1996 356 24.0 14.8 30.3
1997 387 23.0 16.8 26.6
1998 470 28.0 16.8 26.2
1999 460 31.5 14.6 36.7
2000 442 31.5 14.0 36.1
2001 460 33.0 13.9 22.2
2002 409 30.5 13.4 36.7
2003 409 30.5 13.4 36.7
2004 397 n/a n/a n/a
2005 391 29.0 13.5 46.3
2006 374 27.0 13.9 45.7
2007 326 23.5 13.9 39.7
2008 307 19.0 16.2 40.4
2009 393 22.0 17.9 35.8
2010 313 22.0 14.2 39.9
2011 331 20.7 15.9 43.2
2012 344 21.0 16.3 40.4
2013 354 26.0 13.6 42.4
2014 377 24.0 15.7 46.2
2015 381 24.0 15.8 38.1
2016 361 24.0 15.0 49
2017 346 23.9 14.4 45.1
2018 326 22.0 14.8 48.5
2019 308 26.0 11.8 42.9
2020 288 30.0 9.6 39.9
2021 285 29.0 9.8 43.2
2022 277 29.4 9.4 42.2
2023 274 29.4 9.2 45.3
2024 302 29.1 10.3 41.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

Sargent School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
201398.5%1.2%0.0%98.8%98.5%98.8%98.8%98.8%98.8%98.8%
201498.0%0.6%0.0%99.1%98.0%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%
201598.3%0.6%0.3%99.1%98.6%98.6%98.6%99.1%98.9%98.6%
201697.0%0.3%0.3%99.4%97.0%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%
201796.6%0.6%0.6%98.1%96.6%96.6%96.6%98.4%98.1%98.1%
201895.8%0.7%0.7%98.4%96.4%96.4%98.4%98.4%98.4%95.8%
201994.9%0.0%0.0%97.5%99.3%99.3%99.3%96.7%98.2%98.9%
202098.5%0.0%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%98.5%99.2%99.6%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Sargent School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $550 (4.1%) $12,813 (95.9%) $13,363
2020 $597 (3.9%) $14,650 (96.1%) $15,248
2021 $1,592 (10.0%) $14,368 (90.0%) $15,960
2022 $1,964 (12.3%) $14,003 (87.7%) $15,967
2023 $2,131 (10.9%) $17,386 (89.1%) $19,517

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sargent School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 1140th of 2413 Elementary schoolsRanks 1514th of 2439 Elementary schools
 14.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sargent School)4240.9
 1.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Beacon City School District)5752.7
 4.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York)5244.9
 7.1%
3rd Grade Math (Sargent School)6747.7
 19.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Beacon City School District)6453.6
 10.4%
   3rd Grade Math (New York)5453.7
 0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sargent School)6045.7
 14.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Beacon City School District)5741
 16%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4848.8
 0.8%
4th Grade Math (Sargent School)7054.6
 15.5%
   4th Grade Math (Beacon City School District)5547.2
 7.8%
   4th Grade Math (New York)5053.9
 3.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Sargent School)3224.4
 7.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Beacon City School District)4135.8
 5.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New York)3845.1
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Sargent School)3435.1
 1.1%
   5th Grade Math (Beacon City School District)4446.2
 2.2%
   5th Grade Math (New York)4649.7
 3.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students308274
 11%
African American2530
 20%
American Indian00
Asian31
 66.7%
Hispanic9369
 25.8%
Pacific Islander00
White163153
 6.1%
Two or More Races2421
 12.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients42.9%45.3%
 2.4%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Sargent School

Students at Sargent School are 53% White, 27% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 9% African American.

Students who attend Sargent School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Rombout Middle School
High : Beacon High School

Sargent School ranks 1354th of 2445 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 302 students attended Sargent School.


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