For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 656 students in Barker Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Barker Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
2 Schools
4,819 Schools
# Students
656 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
59 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Barker Central School District, which is ranked #493 of all 1,015 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#501 out of 1020 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)59%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
78%
Graduation Rate
(22-23)85%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
10%
% Hispanic
8%
30%
% Black
1%
16%
% White
85%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,355 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,307. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,002 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,355
$31,307
Spending / Student
$26,002
$32,183
Best Barker Central School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Barker Junior/senior High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1628 Quaker Rd
Barker, NY 14012
(716) 795-3201
Barker, NY 14012
(716) 795-3201
Grades: 7-12
| 296 students
Rank: #22.
Pratt Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1628 Quaker Rd
Barker, NY 14012
(716) 795-3237
Barker, NY 14012
(716) 795-3237
Grades: PK-6
| 360 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Barker Central School District?
Barker Central School District manages 2 public schools serving 656 students.
What is the rank of Barker Central School District?
Barker Central School District is ranked #493 out of 1,015 school districts in New York (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Barker Central School District?
85% of Barker Central School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Barker Central School District?
Barker Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Barker Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,002 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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