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Moriah Elementary School

Summary:

Moriah Elementary School is a public elementary school in Port Henry, New York, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 385 students. The school is part of the Moriah Central School District, which is ranked 714 out of 865 school districts in New York and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Moriah Elementary School has consistently underperformed compared to the state average in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math proficiency across all grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's ELA proficiency rates ranged from 28.89% (6th grade) to 42.59% (3rd grade), while the state average was around 43-47%. Similarly, in Math, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 30.23% (5th grade) to 66.67% (3rd grade), compared to the state average of 48.93% to 58.03%. The school's performance is particularly concerning for certain student subgroups, with the school's White students, Special Education students, and Low Socioeconomic Status students all ranking in the bottom 50% of New York elementary schools in their respective categories.

When comparing Moriah Elementary School to the nearby Ticonderoga Elementary School and Lake View Campus, the data shows that Moriah Elementary School generally underperforms in both ELA and Math proficiency. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Ticonderoga Elementary School had significantly higher ELA proficiency rates in 3rd, 4th, and 6th grades, as well as higher Math proficiency rates across all grade levels. Despite the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio and increased spending per student, Moriah Elementary School's academic performance continues to lag behind the state and nearby schools, indicating the need for the district and school leadership to prioritize strategies to improve instructional practices and provide targeted interventions for struggling students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 39 Viking Ln
       Port Henry, NY  12974-9702

(518) 546-3301

District: Moriah Central School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1491st of 2,445 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,464 Help


Students who attend Moriah Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Moriah Junior-Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.0 Help
Number of students:  376

Racial breakdown:

White:
97.3%
African American:
1.6%
Asian:
0.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  43.4% Help


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Compare Details Moriah Elementary School ranks worse than 61% of elementary schools in New York. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.74. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (97.3%), African American (1.6%), Asian (0.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 43.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Moriah Elementary School is 10. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Moriah Elementary School is $15,464.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Moriah Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Moriah Elementary School 1491st of 2445 New York public elementary schools. (See Moriah Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Moriah Central School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Moriah Central School District 714th of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Moriah Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Moriah Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 37.97 1598th 2206 27.6%
2007 46.59 1418th 2219 36.1%
2008 40.26 1574th 2227 29.3%
2009 40.86 1612th 2257 28.6%
2010 33.68 1674th 2263 26.0%
2011 26.96 1805th 2286 21.0%
2012 36.54 1624th 2320 30.0%
2013 29.58 1727th 2325 25.7%
2014 40.78 1430th 2345 39.0%
2015 50.38 1148th 2352 51.2%
2016 48.20 1231st 2366 48.0%
2017 54.04 1069th 2386 55.2%
2018 57.61 1005th 2395 58.0%
2019 54.59 1052nd 2413 56.4%
2021 38.52 1402nd 2201 36.3%
2022 30.94 1740th 2434 28.5%
2023 33.07 1653rd 2439 32.2%
2024 38.74 1491st 2445 39.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Moriah Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.53 525th 1941 73.0%
2019 56.62 533rd 1859 71.3%
2021 30.91 762nd 1044 27.0%
2022 40.56 1088th 2031 46.4%
2023 40.22 1074th 2016 46.7%
2024 41.39 1096th 2110 48.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Moriah Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.39 796th 2045 61.1%
2019 56.14 723rd 2032 64.4%
2021 36.03 1126th 1678 32.9%
2022 31.51 1514th 2099 27.9%
2023 29.43 1487th 2041 27.1%
2024 45.52 1027th 2078 50.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Moriah Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.15 844th 2338 63.9%
2019 60.26 882nd 2357 62.6%
2021 33.10 1377th 1955 29.6%
2022 27.72 1826th 2401 23.9%
2023 34.83 1584th 2403 34.1%
2024 41.58 1403rd 2413 41.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Moriah Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.34 1131st 2340 51.7%
2019 48.80 1166th 2358 50.6%
2021 42.37 1153rd 1961 41.2%
2022 36.04 1568th 2400 34.7%
2023 33.17 1627th 2400 32.2%
2024 37.76 1499th 2411 37.8%
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Rank History for White students at Moriah Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 37.94 872nd 1338 34.8%
2021 23.53 1012th 1224 17.3%
2022 18.08 1226th 1399 12.4%
2023 14.59 1203rd 1337 10.0%
2024 16.03 1234th 1392 11.4%
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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 Moriah Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 467 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 468
1990 468 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 471
1991 448 3 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 454
1992 444 1 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 449
1993 461 1 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 467
1994 457 1 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 464
1995 447 1 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 456
1996 447 1 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 456
1997 449 1 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 454
1998 450 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 452
1999 427 1 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 433
2000 422 2 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 427
2001 454 5 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 464
2002 456 5 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 463
2003 456 5 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 463
2004 430 7 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 437
2005 426 7 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 436
2006 444 6 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 451
2007 412 6 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 423
2008 411 4 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 420
2009 390 5 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 402
2010 418 1 0 7 0 n/a n/a 8 434
2011 443 7 0 5 0 0 0 0 455
2012 460 1 0 4 0 0 4 0 469
2013 438 1 0 3 0 0 3 0 445
2014 423 4 0 3 0 0 2 0 432
2015 400 2 1 2 0 0 2 0 407
2016 388 2 0 1 0 0 2 0 393
2017 407 2 0 1 0 0 2 0 412
2018 397 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 400
2019 378 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 380
2020 381 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 381
2021 380 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 381
2022 368 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 371
2023 382 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 385
2024 366 6 3 0 0 0 1 0 376

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 Moriah Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 468 29.9 15.6 n/a
1990 471 28.9 16.2 n/a
1991 454 30.9 14.6 n/a
1992 449 28.9 15.5 n/a
1993 467 30.0 15.6 n/a
1994 464 30.0 15.5 37.9
1995 456 29.0 15.7 37.9
1996 456 29.0 15.7 37.9
1997 454 31.0 14.6 48.2
1998 452 32.0 14.1 43.4
1999 433 32.0 13.5 38.6
2000 427 35.0 12.2 60.4
2001 464 35.0 13.3 71.3
2002 463 37.0 12.5 61.8
2003 463 37.0 12.5 61.8
2004 437 n/a n/a n/a
2005 436 36.0 12.1 70.2
2006 451 36.0 12.5 66.1
2007 423 36.0 11.8 65
2008 420 38.0 11.1 62.9
2009 402 38.0 10.6 59.2
2010 434 37.0 11.7 67.4
2011 455 36.0 12.6 62.4
2012 469 36.0 13.0 68.7
2013 445 37.0 12.0 54.4
2014 432 38.0 11.3 53
2015 407 37.0 11.0 56.3
2016 393 33.0 11.9 57
2017 412 36.8 11.1 54.4
2018 400 36.0 11.1 41.3
2019 380 34.0 11.1 58.7
2020 381 38.0 10.0 54.3
2021 381 37.8 10.0 47.8
2022 371 39.0 9.5 49.1
2023 385 37.9 10.1 46.8
2024 376 37.5 10.0 43.4

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 Moriah Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 468 29.9 15.6 n/a
1990 471 28.9 16.2 n/a
1991 454 30.9 14.6 n/a
1992 449 28.9 15.5 n/a
1993 467 30.0 15.6 n/a
1994 464 30.0 15.5 37.9
1995 456 29.0 15.7 37.9
1996 456 29.0 15.7 37.9
1997 454 31.0 14.6 48.2
1998 452 32.0 14.1 43.4
1999 433 32.0 13.5 38.6
2000 427 35.0 12.2 60.4
2001 464 35.0 13.3 71.3
2002 463 37.0 12.5 61.8
2003 463 37.0 12.5 61.8
2004 437 n/a n/a n/a
2005 436 36.0 12.1 70.2
2006 451 36.0 12.5 66.1
2007 423 36.0 11.8 65
2008 420 38.0 11.1 62.9
2009 402 38.0 10.6 59.2
2010 434 37.0 11.7 67.4
2011 455 36.0 12.6 62.4
2012 469 36.0 13.0 68.7
2013 445 37.0 12.0 54.4
2014 432 38.0 11.3 53
2015 407 37.0 11.0 56.3
2016 393 33.0 11.9 57
2017 412 36.8 11.1 54.4
2018 400 36.0 11.1 41.3
2019 380 34.0 11.1 58.7
2020 381 38.0 10.0 54.3
2021 381 37.8 10.0 47.8
2022 371 39.0 9.5 49.1
2023 385 37.9 10.1 46.8
2024 376 37.5 10.0 43.4

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.

Immunization Rates

Moriah Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
201399.3%0.0%0.2%99.8%99.3%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%
201499.5%0.0%0.3%99.7%99.5%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%
201590.9%0.0%0.3%93.6%99.2%99.2%99.2%96.0%97.6%99.7%
201697.2%0.0%0.3%98.6%98.9%98.9%98.9%98.9%98.3%98.9%
201798.4%0.0%0.3%100.0%99.7%99.7%99.7%100.0%100.0%99.5%
201896.7%0.0%0.3%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.4%100.0%99.7%
201997.6%0.0%0.0%100.0%99.7%99.7%100.0%99.1%100.0%99.7%
202099.4%0.0%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%100.0%100.0%99.7%

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $483 (4.0%) $11,455 (96.0%) $11,938
2020 $724 (6.0%) $11,429 (94.0%) $12,153
2021 $979 (7.6%) $11,979 (92.4%) $12,958
2022 $3,083 (20.7%) $11,803 (79.3%) $14,887
2023 $3,462 (22.4%) $12,001 (77.6%) $15,464

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Moriah Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 1052nd of 2413 Elementary schoolsRanks 1653rd of 2439 Elementary schools
 24.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Moriah Elementary School)6043.4
 16.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Moriah Central School District)6044.4
 15.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York)5244.9
 7.1%
3rd Grade Math (Moriah Elementary School)6966
 3%
   3rd Grade Math (Moriah Central School District)6964.8
 4.2%
   3rd Grade Math (New York)5453.7
 0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Moriah Elementary School)5837.2
 20.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Moriah Central School District)5736.4
 20.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4848.8
 0.8%
4th Grade Math (Moriah Elementary School)4748.8
 1.8%
   4th Grade Math (Moriah Central School District)4747.7
 0.7%
   4th Grade Math (New York)5053.9
 3.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Moriah Elementary School)2719.5
 7.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Moriah Central School District)2719.5
 7.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New York)3845.1
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Moriah Elementary School)4925.6
 23.4%
   5th Grade Math (Moriah Central School District)4825.6
 22.4%
   5th Grade Math (New York)4649.7
 3.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Moriah Elementary School)4928
 21%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Moriah Central School District)4927.5
 21.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4745.8
 1.2%
6th Grade Math (Moriah Elementary School)4221.6
 20.4%
   6th Grade Math (Moriah Central School District)4221.2
 20.9%
   6th Grade Math (New York)4748.1
 1.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students380385
 1.3%
African American22
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic00
Pacific Islander00
White378382
 1.1%
Two or More Races01
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients58.7%46.8%
 11.9%

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Students at Moriah Elementary School are 97% White, 2% African American.

Moriah Elementary School ranks 1491st of 2445 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Moriah Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Moriah Junior-Senior High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 376 students attended Moriah Elementary School.


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