Is Hermon-Dekalb Central School a good school?

Hermon-Dekalb Central School ranks 1386 th of 2445 New York alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Hermon-Dekalb Central School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 371 students attended Hermon-Dekalb Central School.

What is the racial makeup of Hermon-Dekalb Central School?

Students at Hermon-Dekalb Central School are 96% White, 2% African American, 2% Hispanic.

Hermon-Dekalb Central School

Summary:

Hermon-Dekalb Central School is an alternative public school serving grades PK-12 in De Kalb Junction, NY, with 381 students. The school faces some significant challenges, including high chronic absenteeism, lower proficiency rates on state assessments, and a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students.

Hermon-Dekalb Central School's 4-year graduation rates have ranged from 84.3% to 88.3% in recent years, which are generally on par with or slightly below the state average. However, the school's dropout rates have fluctuated between 3.4% and 10.0%, which is higher than the state average. The school's chronic absenteeism rates have also been a concern, ranging from 34.1% to 37.8%, significantly higher than the state average. Academically, Hermon-Dekalb Central School has lower proficiency rates on state assessments, particularly in English Language Arts and Math, compared to nearby schools like Hammond Central School and Colton-Pierrepont Central School. However, the school performs better on Regents exams, with several subject areas exceeding state averages.

Despite the academic challenges, Hermon-Dekalb Central School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 10.6 to 12 students per teacher. This could be an asset in providing more individualized attention to students. However, the school's spending per student, between $12,688 and $16,200, is on the lower end compared to nearby schools, which may limit the resources available to support student learning and address the academic challenges. Overall, the school serves a higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students, as indicated by the free/reduced lunch rates of 53.62% to 67.98%, which may be a contributing factor to the academic performance.

Detail:

Public, Alternative PK, KG-12

709 E Dekalb Rd
De Kalb Junction, NY 13630-0213

(315) 347-3442

District: Hermon-Dekalb Central School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1386^th of 2,445 New York Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,886

Student/teacher ratio: 10.1

Number of students: 371

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.7%

African American:

1.9%

Hispanic:

1.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 57.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Hermon-Dekalb Central School ranks worse than 56.7% of elementary schools in New York. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42. (See more...)

Compare Details Hermon-Dekalb Central School ranks worse than 64.8% of middle schools in New York. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.17. (See more...)

Compare Details Hermon-Dekalb Central School ranks better than 50.2% of high schools in New York. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.44. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Hermon-Dekalb Central School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (95.7%), African American (1.9%), Hispanic (1.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 57.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hermon-Dekalb Central School is 10.1. (See more...)

Compare Hermon-Dekalb Central School employs 36.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hermon-Dekalb Central School is $15,886.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hermon-Dekalb Central School:

SchoolDigger ranks Hermon-Dekalb Central School 1386^th of 2445 New York public elementary schools. (See Hermon-Dekalb Central School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Hermon-Dekalb Central School 975^th of 1504 New York public middle schools. (See Hermon-Dekalb Central School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Hermon-Dekalb Central School 619^th of 1242 New York public high schools. (See Hermon-Dekalb Central School in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Hermon-Dekalb Central School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Hermon-Dekalb Central School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2006	64.65	946^th	2206	57.1%
2007	55.54	1206^th	2219	45.7%
2008	56.45	1196^th	2227	46.3%
2009	46.27	1497^th	2257	33.7%
2010	48.21	1333^rd	2263	41.1%
2011	31.99	1710^th	2286	25.2%
2012	34.51	1663^rd	2320	28.3%
2013	38.00	1471^st	2325	36.7%
2014	25.86	1832^nd	2345	21.9%
2015	34.64	1587^th	2352	32.5%
2016	26.81	1796^th	2366	24.1%
2017	26.99	1825^th	2386	23.5%
2018	23.41	1952^nd	2395	18.5%
2019	24.21	1875^th	2413	22.3%
2021	39.18	1391^st	2201	36.8%
2022	34.32	1646^th	2434	32.4%
2023	33.28	1643^rd	2439	32.6%
2024	42.00	1386^th	2445	43.3%

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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Hermon-Dekalb Central School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	43.69	980^th	2031	51.7%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Hermon-Dekalb Central School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	22.27	1774^th	2045	13.3%
2019	23.79	1664^th	2032	18.1%
2021	48.30	825^th	1678	50.8%
2022	33.42	1441^st	2099	31.3%
2023	35.35	1304^th	2041	36.1%
2024	39.34	1215^th	2078	41.5%

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Rank History for elementary school Homeless students at Hermon-Dekalb Central School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	58.18	202^nd	622	67.5%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Hermon-Dekalb Central School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	29.88	1764^th	2338	24.6%
2019	40.10	1410^th	2357	40.2%
2021	40.10	1204^th	1955	38.4%
2022	26.70	1853^rd	2401	22.8%
2023	28.35	1788^th	2403	25.6%
2024	39.70	1450^th	2413	39.9%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Hermon-Dekalb Central School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	20.33	2008^th	2340	14.2%
2019	19.53	1994^th	2358	15.4%
2021	36.50	1307^th	1961	33.4%
2022	45.15	1301^st	2400	45.8%
2023	41.42	1383^rd	2400	42.4%
2024	43.92	1324^th	2411	45.1%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Hermon-Dekalb Central School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	9.84	1342^nd	1408	4.7%
2019	11.49	1255^th	1338	6.2%
2021	30.31	914^th	1224	25.3%
2024	25.96	1096^th	1392	21.3%

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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Hermon-Dekalb Central School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2006	59.51	506^th	1095	53.8%
2007	60.42	535^th	1123	52.4%
2008	64.99	518^th	1185	56.3%
2009	65.16	549^th	1224	55.1%
2010	52.17	702^nd	1243	43.5%
2011	52.05	712^th	1295	45.0%
2012	40.89	870^th	1337	34.9%
2013	29.42	986^th	1373	28.2%
2014	30.03	1000^th	1401	28.6%
2015	34.53	947^th	1407	32.7%
2016	36.06	930^th	1429	34.9%
2017	34.61	956^th	1455	34.3%
2018	24.00	1147^th	1438	20.2%
2019	24.62	1128^th	1439	21.6%
2021	40.00	744^th	1242	40.1%
2022	33.89	998^th	1479	32.5%
2023	39.01	938^th	1500	37.5%
2024	37.17	975^th	1504	35.2%

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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Hermon-Dekalb Central School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	36.81	794^th	1283	38.1%
2024	55.23	423^rd	1303	67.5%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Hermon-Dekalb Central School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	24.23	1055^th	1245	15.3%
2019	21.60	1080^th	1241	13.0%
2021	49.77	398^th	935	57.4%
2022	39.25	760^th	1306	41.8%
2023	35.84	880^th	1288	31.7%
2024	40.44	776^th	1296	40.1%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Hermon-Dekalb Central School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	28.15	1051^st	1353	22.3%
2019	36.56	890^th	1370	35.0%
2021	60.08	356^th	1066	66.6%
2022	50.53	690^th	1454	52.5%
2023	41.68	868^th	1463	40.7%
2024	28.92	1107^th	1465	24.4%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Hermon-Dekalb Central School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	22.24	1137^th	1352	15.9%
2019	22.60	1118^th	1366	18.2%
2021	18.61	952^nd	1071	11.1%
2022	26.80	1137^th	1455	21.9%
2023	37.74	937^th	1464	36.0%
2024	45.25	772^nd	1464	47.3%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Hermon-Dekalb Central School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2019	7.45	700^th	716	2.2%
2021	35.38	425^th	614	30.8%
2023	50.70	383^rd	772	50.4%
2024	20.55	673^rd	778	13.5%

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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at Hermon-Dekalb Central School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2005	59.29	424^th	935	54.7%
2006	70.49	180^th	986	81.7%
2007	64.22	344^th	1002	65.7%
2008	61.56	439^th	1027	57.3%
2009	66.94	292^nd	1086	73.1%
2010	55.05	557^th	1117	50.1%
2011	76.34	102^nd	1165	91.2%
2012	69.03	335^th	1198	72.0%
2013	67.89	390^th	1217	68.0%
2014	61.64	452^nd	1237	63.5%
2015	51.45	644^th	1255	48.7%
2016	42.12	752^nd	1255	40.1%
2017	44.43	692^nd	1221	43.3%
2018	53.60	618^th	1210	48.9%
2019	59.30	551^st	1207	54.3%
2021	54.66	275^th	519	47.0%
2022	34.83	777^th	1190	34.7%
2023	47.67	666^th	1228	45.8%
2024	52.44	619^th	1242	50.2%

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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Hermon-Dekalb Central School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2022	26.21	787^th	1038	24.2%
2023	38.08	664^th	1130	41.2%
2024	40.90	623^rd	1144	45.5%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Hermon-Dekalb Central School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	57.08	467^th	1154	59.5%
2019	55.86	501^st	1179	57.5%
2021	67.31	70^th	289	75.8%
2022	29.27	795^th	1101	27.8%
2023	47.38	584^th	1155	49.4%
2024	43.32	655^th	1170	44.0%

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Rank History for high school Migrant students at Hermon-Dekalb Central School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	24.53	7^th	7	0.0%

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Rank History for high school Homeless students at Hermon-Dekalb Central School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	60.09	157^th	498	68.5%
2023	56.71	156^th	531	70.6%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Hermon-Dekalb Central School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	58.95	525^th	1176	55.4%
2019	52.55	637^th	1193	46.6%
2022	33.21	778^th	1155	32.6%
2023	59.88	515^th	1197	57.0%
2024	69.36	343^rd	1219	71.9%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Hermon-Dekalb Central School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	49.45	651^st	1176	44.6%
2019	64.12	437^th	1190	63.3%
2022	37.48	722^nd	1154	37.4%
2023	37.44	739^th	1191	38.0%
2024	40.74	727^th	1211	40.0%

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Rank History for high school White students at Hermon-Dekalb Central School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2022	18.87	654^th	738	11.4%
2023	30.37	599^th	776	22.8%
2024	27.02	630^th	781	19.3%

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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.

Data source: NY State Education Department

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Enrollment information for Hermon-Dekalb Central School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	280	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	280
1990	272	0	0	0	4	n/a	n/a	276
1991	280	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	282
1992	268	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	270
1993	260	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	261
1994	285	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	287
1995	287	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	287
1996	287	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	287
1997	526	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	526
1998	533	3	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	538
1999	513	4	5	0	1	n/a	n/a	523
2000	499	5	4	2	1	n/a	n/a	511
2001	458	6	4	0	1	n/a	n/a	469
2002	404	5	3	1	1	n/a	n/a	414
2003	404	5	3	1	1	n/a	n/a	414
2004	405	5	3	0	1	n/a	n/a	414
2005	384	8	2	0	1	n/a	n/a	395
2006	379	9	2	0	2	n/a	n/a	392
2007	394	8	3	2	3	n/a	n/a	410
2008	384	14	1	2	6	n/a	n/a	407
2009	405	12	0	2	6	n/a	n/a	425
2010	389	10	1	3	2	n/a	n/a	405
2011	368	8	0	4	2	0	0	382
2012	392	8	0	4	1	0	0	405
2013	401	7	0	4	0	0	0	412
2014	377	7	0	4	0	0	0	388
2015	384	8	0	3	0	0	0	395
2016	384	14	0	5	0	0	0	403
2017	379	10	0	7	0	0	0	396
2018	391	8	0	8	0	0	0	407
2019	388	7	0	8	0	0	0	403
2020	402	9	0	6	0	0	0	417
2021	395	13	2	6	0	0	0	416
2022	355	10	0	6	0	0	2	373
2023	366	9	0	6	0	0	0	381
2024	355	7	3	6	0	0	0	371

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 Hermon-Dekalb Central School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	280	22.7	12.3	n/a
1990	276	22.9	12.0	n/a
1991	282	24.4	11.5	n/a
1992	270	17.4	15.5	n/a
1993	261	17.9	14.6	n/a
1994	287	20.0	14.3	17.8
1995	287	19.5	14.7	19.9
1996	287	19.5	14.7	19.9
1997	526	37.6	14.0	35.6
1998	538	36.5	14.7	31.2
1999	523	38.0	13.8	30.8
2000	511	36.5	14.0	42.1
2001	469	41.0	11.4	44.3
2002	414	39.0	10.6	43.2
2003	414	39.0	10.6	43.2
2004	414	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	395	37.0	10.7	50.9
2006	392	36.0	10.9	53.8
2007	410	35.5	11.5	53.7
2008	407	35.0	11.6	56.3
2009	425	35.0	12.1	54.4
2010	405	35.0	11.5	46.9
2011	382	34.1	11.1	50.3
2012	405	35.5	11.3	50.4
2013	412	35.0	11.7	58
2014	388	32.0	12.1	55.4
2015	395	33.0	11.9	57.5
2016	403	26.0	15.5	62.5
2017	396	34.1	11.5	65.4
2018	407	37.7	10.7	58.2
2019	403	37.0	10.8	63.5
2020	417	33.7	12.3	59.5
2021	416	34.6	12.0	63.5
2022	373	34.8	10.6	53.6
2023	381	34.3	11.0	68
2024	371	36.4	10.1	57.4

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 Hermon-Dekalb Central School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	280	22.7	12.3	n/a
1990	276	22.9	12.0	n/a
1991	282	24.4	11.5	n/a
1992	270	17.4	15.5	n/a
1993	261	17.9	14.6	n/a
1994	287	20.0	14.3	17.8
1995	287	19.5	14.7	19.9
1996	287	19.5	14.7	19.9
1997	526	37.6	14.0	35.6
1998	538	36.5	14.7	31.2
1999	523	38.0	13.8	30.8
2000	511	36.5	14.0	42.1
2001	469	41.0	11.4	44.3
2002	414	39.0	10.6	43.2
2003	414	39.0	10.6	43.2
2004	414	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	395	37.0	10.7	50.9
2006	392	36.0	10.9	53.8
2007	410	35.5	11.5	53.7
2008	407	35.0	11.6	56.3
2009	425	35.0	12.1	54.4
2010	405	35.0	11.5	46.9
2011	382	34.1	11.1	50.3
2012	405	35.5	11.3	50.4
2013	412	35.0	11.7	58
2014	388	32.0	12.1	55.4
2015	395	33.0	11.9	57.5
2016	403	26.0	15.5	62.5
2017	396	34.1	11.5	65.4
2018	407	37.7	10.7	58.2
2019	403	37.0	10.8	63.5
2020	417	33.7	12.3	59.5
2021	416	34.6	12.0	63.5
2022	373	34.8	10.6	53.6
2023	381	34.3	11.0	68
2024	371	36.4	10.1	57.4

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.

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