Is Otselic Valley Central School a good school?

Otselic Valley Central School ranks 1526 th of 2445 New York alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Otselic Valley Central School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 290 students attended Otselic Valley Central School.

What is the racial makeup of Otselic Valley Central School?

Students at Otselic Valley Central School are 97% White, 2% Hispanic.

Otselic Valley Central School

Summary:

Otselic Valley Central School is an alternative public school serving around 300 students in grades PK-12 in the rural town of South Otselic, New York. The nearest comparable school is the Delaware-Chenango-Madison-Otsego BOCES, which is about 14 miles away.

Despite having relatively high graduation rates, ranging from 84.3% to 90.4% in recent years, Otselic Valley Central School has had mixed performance on state assessments, with some grade levels and subjects scoring below the state average. The school also has a concerning high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 34.1% to 54.0% in recent years, which may be contributing to the lower academic performance in some areas. Additionally, the school has had relatively high spending per student, ranging from $16,165 to $39,501 over the past few years, and a low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 11.3 to 12.1 in recent years.

Compared to the state average, Otselic Valley Central School District has had low dropout rates, with 0% reported in some years, which is significantly better than the state average. However, the school's high chronic absenteeism rates and mixed academic performance suggest that the district may need to evaluate the effectiveness of its resource allocation and explore ways to improve student outcomes, particularly in areas where the school is underperforming compared to the state average.

Detail:

Public, Alternative PK, KG-12

125 County Rd 13a
South Otselic, NY 13155-0161

(315) 653-7218

District: Otselic Valley Central School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1526^th of 2,445 New York Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $22,002

Student/teacher ratio: 12.6

Number of students: 290

Racial breakdown:

White:

97.2%

Hispanic:

2.1%

Asian:

0.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 49.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Otselic Valley Central School ranks worse than 62.4% of elementary schools in New York. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.38. (See more...)

Compare Details Otselic Valley Central School ranks worse than 92.4% of middle schools in New York. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.78. (See more...)

Compare Details Otselic Valley Central School ranks worse than 50.2% of high schools in New York. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.87. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Otselic Valley 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 (97.2%), Hispanic (2.1%), Asian (0.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 49.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Otselic Valley Central School is 12.6. (See more...)

Compare Otselic Valley Central School employs 23 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Otselic Valley Central School is $22,002.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

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SchoolDigger ranks Otselic Valley Central School 1526^th of 2445 New York public elementary schools. (See Otselic Valley Central School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Otselic Valley Central School 1389^th of 1504 New York public middle schools. (See Otselic Valley Central School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Otselic Valley Central School 623^rd of 1242 New York public high schools. (See Otselic Valley Central School in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Otselic Valley Central School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Otselic Valley Central School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2012	36.74	1619^th	2320	30.2%
2013	31.91	1663^rd	2325	28.5%
2014	24.11	1882^nd	2345	19.7%
2015	13.47	2141^st	2352	9.0%
2016	16.54	2083^rd	2366	12.0%
2017	22.26	1949^th	2386	18.3%
2018	23.49	1951^st	2395	18.5%
2019	21.20	1964^th	2413	18.6%
2021	18.44	1883^rd	2201	14.4%
2022	18.14	2103^rd	2434	13.6%
2023	14.68	2192^nd	2439	10.1%
2024	37.38	1526^th	2445	37.6%

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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Otselic Valley Central School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	17.20	2002^nd	2031	1.4%
2023	18.65	1914^th	2016	5.1%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Otselic Valley Central School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	36.08	1386^th	2045	32.2%
2019	25.16	1627^th	2032	19.9%
2021	15.76	1562^nd	1678	6.9%
2022	12.30	2016^th	2099	4.0%
2023	10.65	1985^th	2041	2.7%
2024	33.23	1412^th	2078	32.1%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Otselic Valley Central School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	25.83	1871^st	2338	20.0%
2019	17.97	2048^th	2357	13.1%
2021	15.88	1742^nd	1955	10.9%
2022	15.01	2184^th	2401	9.0%
2023	18.81	2080^th	2403	13.4%
2024	47.62	1215^th	2413	49.6%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Otselic Valley Central School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	23.18	1945^th	2340	16.9%
2019	32.53	1635^th	2358	30.7%
2021	24.36	1585^th	1961	19.2%
2022	24.79	1914^th	2400	20.3%
2023	15.11	2169^th	2400	9.6%
2024	29.04	1768^th	2411	26.7%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Otselic Valley Central School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2019	10.68	1263^rd	1338	5.6%
2021	10.68	1156^th	1224	5.6%
2022	9.61	1329^th	1399	5.0%
2023	4.46	1307^th	1337	2.2%
2024	16.61	1228^th	1392	11.8%

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

Rank History for Otselic Valley Central School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Otselic Valley Central School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2006	37.75	770^th	1095	29.7%
2007	42.28	753^rd	1123	32.9%
2008	43.34	810^th	1185	31.6%
2009	45.10	835^th	1224	31.8%
2010	39.93	835^th	1243	32.8%
2011	32.23	926^th	1295	28.5%
2012	38.01	907^th	1337	32.2%
2013	18.69	1129^th	1373	17.8%
2014	20.88	1132^nd	1401	19.2%
2015	27.65	1040^th	1407	26.1%
2016	24.08	1119^th	1429	21.7%
2017	31.57	1016^th	1455	30.2%
2018	25.83	1109^th	1438	22.9%
2019	37.05	883^rd	1439	38.6%
2021	34.79	836^th	1242	32.7%
2022	30.50	1058^th	1479	28.5%
2023	10.75	1424^th	1500	5.1%
2024	14.78	1389^th	1504	7.6%

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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Otselic Valley Central School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	19.21	1257^th	1283	2.0%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Otselic Valley Central School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	32.07	890^th	1245	28.5%
2019	41.90	648^th	1241	47.8%
2021	47.37	421^st	935	55.0%
2022	33.79	886^th	1306	32.2%
2023	8.23	1268^th	1288	1.6%
2024	16.10	1192^nd	1296	8.0%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Otselic Valley Central School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	24.37	1119^th	1353	17.3%
2019	42.98	765^th	1370	44.2%
2021	31.28	785^th	1066	26.4%
2022	24.87	1178^th	1454	19.0%
2023	11.06	1387^th	1463	5.2%
2024	19.53	1290^th	1465	11.9%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Otselic Valley Central School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	22.22	1139^th	1352	15.8%
2019	32.00	925^th	1366	32.3%
2021	37.76	674^th	1071	37.1%
2022	38.17	900^th	1455	38.1%
2023	13.83	1358^th	1464	7.2%
2024	14.43	1357^th	1464	7.3%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Otselic Valley Central School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	21.65	607^th	716	15.2%
2024	8.41	755^th	778	3.0%

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

Rank History for Otselic Valley Central School

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Rank History for all high school students at Otselic Valley Central School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2005	66.44	254^th	935	72.8%
2006	61.29	410^th	986	58.4%
2007	58.11	485^th	1002	51.6%
2008	43.09	697^th	1027	32.1%
2009	60.41	441^st	1086	59.4%
2010	57.74	510^th	1117	54.3%
2011	32.02	819^th	1165	29.7%
2012	45.57	718^th	1198	40.1%
2013	48.99	704^th	1217	42.2%
2014	54.86	585^th	1237	52.7%
2015	42.58	754^th	1255	39.9%
2016	33.43	860^th	1255	31.5%
2017	40.43	746^th	1221	38.9%
2018	62.48	471^st	1210	61.1%
2019	65.01	437^th	1207	63.8%
2021	37.37	385^th	519	25.8%
2022	53.70	585^th	1190	50.8%
2023	63.57	448^th	1228	63.5%
2024	51.87	623^rd	1242	49.8%

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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Otselic Valley Central School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	88.24	68^th	1132	94.0%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Otselic Valley Central School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	68.79	220^th	1154	80.9%
2019	65.32	318^th	1179	73.0%
2021	42.52	188^th	289	34.9%
2022	43.16	636^th	1101	42.2%
2023	68.45	237^th	1155	79.5%
2024	40.02	708^th	1170	39.5%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Otselic Valley Central School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	63.72	437^th	1176	62.8%
2019	54.35	614^th	1193	48.5%
2021	31.28	232^nd	290	20.0%
2022	51.53	587^th	1155	49.2%
2023	64.27	451^st	1197	62.3%
2024	55.88	559^th	1219	54.1%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Otselic Valley Central School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	64.22	416^th	1176	64.6%
2019	72.91	237^th	1190	80.1%
2021	33.67	278^th	354	21.5%
2022	50.65	594^th	1154	48.5%
2023	62.68	435^th	1191	63.5%
2024	49.09	640^th	1211	47.2%

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Rank History for high school White students at Otselic Valley Central School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	43.85	492^nd	765	35.7%
2019	44.32	490^th	793	38.2%
2022	37.45	525^th	738	28.9%
2023	57.31	325^th	776	58.1%

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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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by a parent
Thursday, September 22, 2011

As if this district wasnt bad enough to begin with if you had to deal with the new leadership they brought in you would move like we intend to !! Stay away is all I have to say !! Dont bother trying to complain about the way you student is being treated by a teacher! It doesnt matter if your child has never gotten in any trouble ever . If you have a complaint they automaticly blame your child. Dont bother raisinig your hand in class for help if your a student!!! you wont get it if your in 6th grade math ! your on your own!! Even if you have a 504 plan. They say open door policy, thats only if you have nothing to say!! Complaints are not heard ,as soon as you try to voice your opinion or ?s a teacher they threaten to stop the meeting!!Im sad they replaced the principal, I never thought I would miss the old one .But its only the 3rd week of school with this new one and I do. I bet the dropout rate this yr will be very high ,its sad really !!If you have a choice dont move into this district!!! I will have my kids out of here by the holidays no matter what it takes!!! I feel sorry for the few good teachers that are there,It saddens me that they have to deal with such garbage at the helm.This is the first time in 25 yrs of putting children threw school that Im completely discusted with a district. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Otselic Valley Central School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	223	1	1	0	4	n/a	n/a	229
1990	209	0	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	212
1991	217	0	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	219
1992	199	1	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	203
1993	205	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	207
1994	208	2	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	212
1995	207	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	209
1996	207	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	209
1997	224	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	225
1998	243	1	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	245
1999	248	1	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	250
2000	230	3	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	234
2001	232	1	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	234
2002	229	2	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	233
2003	229	2	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	233
2004	242	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	245
2005	225	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	227
2006	222	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	222
2007	225	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	226
2008	223	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	225
2009	209	3	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	213
2010	191	2	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	197
2011	202	1	0	0	1	0	0	204
2012	229	2	0	5	2	1	0	239
2013	219	2	1	7	2	0	0	231
2014	318	6	0	12	2	0	0	338
2015	328	3	0	13	1	0	0	345
2016	324	1	0	12	1	0	0	338
2017	330	1	0	11	0	0	0	342
2018	314	1	0	10	0	0	0	325
2019	304	3	0	6	0	0	0	313
2020	304	1	0	4	0	0	0	309
2021	297	0	1	6	0	0	0	304
2022	289	0	1	4	0	0	0	294
2023	291	4	1	4	0	0	0	300
2024	282	0	2	6	0	0	0	290

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

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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 Otselic Valley Central School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	229	18.0	12.7	n/a
1990	212	19.0	11.1	n/a
1991	219	18.9	11.5	n/a
1992	203	18.9	10.7	n/a
1993	207	19.5	10.6	n/a
1994	212	19.5	10.9	29.2
1995	209	21.0	10.0	25.8
1996	209	21.0	10.0	25.8
1997	225	21.0	10.7	31.6
1998	245	23.0	10.7	29.8
1999	250	23.0	10.9	28.8
2000	234	23.0	10.2	42.3
2001	234	22.0	10.6	42.3
2002	233	16.0	14.6	43.8
2003	233	16.0	14.6	43.8
2004	245	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	227	20.8	10.9	55.1
2006	222	22.0	10.1	59
2007	226	21.0	10.8	45.1
2008	225	19.0	11.8	47.1
2009	213	20.0	10.7	49.8
2010	197	19.0	10.3	49.7
2011	204	17.8	11.4	53.4
2012	239	14.5	16.4	39.7
2013	231	19.6	11.7	55
2014	338	32.2	10.4	52.4
2015	345	31.0	11.1	63.2
2016	338	32.0	10.5	75.7
2017	342	28.9	11.8	56.1
2018	325	31.0	10.4	48.6
2019	313	31.0	10.0	50.2
2020	309	27.0	11.4	6.5
2021	304	25.0	12.1	49
2022	294	26.0	11.3	43.9
2023	300	25.0	12.0	50.7
2024	290	23.0	12.6	49.3

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 Otselic Valley Central School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	229	18.0	12.7	n/a
1990	212	19.0	11.1	n/a
1991	219	18.9	11.5	n/a
1992	203	18.9	10.7	n/a
1993	207	19.5	10.6	n/a
1994	212	19.5	10.9	29.2
1995	209	21.0	10.0	25.8
1996	209	21.0	10.0	25.8
1997	225	21.0	10.7	31.6
1998	245	23.0	10.7	29.8
1999	250	23.0	10.9	28.8
2000	234	23.0	10.2	42.3
2001	234	22.0	10.6	42.3
2002	233	16.0	14.6	43.8
2003	233	16.0	14.6	43.8
2004	245	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	227	20.8	10.9	55.1
2006	222	22.0	10.1	59
2007	226	21.0	10.8	45.1
2008	225	19.0	11.8	47.1
2009	213	20.0	10.7	49.8
2010	197	19.0	10.3	49.7
2011	204	17.8	11.4	53.4
2012	239	14.5	16.4	39.7
2013	231	19.6	11.7	55
2014	338	32.2	10.4	52.4
2015	345	31.0	11.1	63.2
2016	338	32.0	10.5	75.7
2017	342	28.9	11.8	56.1
2018	325	31.0	10.4	48.6
2019	313	31.0	10.0	50.2
2020	309	27.0	11.4	6.5
2021	304	25.0	12.1	49
2022	294	26.0	11.3	43.9
2023	300	25.0	12.0	50.7
2024	290	23.0	12.6	49.3

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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