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New Lebanon Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 411 students in New Lebanon Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in New Lebanon Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Asian and 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
4,813 Schools
# Students
411 Students
2,506,610 Students
# Teachers
49 Teachers
217,085 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
New Lebanon Central School District, which is ranked #555 of all 1,008 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 80% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#546 out of 1017 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
78%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
10%
% Hispanic
2%
30%
% Black
2%
15%
% White
88%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $29,830 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,333. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $42,976 is higher than the state median of $32,210. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$18 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$29,830
$31,333
Spending / Student
$42,976
$32,210
Best New Lebanon Central School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Walter B Howard Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1478 Rte 20
New Lebanon, NY 12125
(518) 794-7600
New Lebanon, NY 12125
(518) 794-7600
Gr: PK-6 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
New Lebanon Junior-senior High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14665 Rte 22
New Lebanon, NY 12125
(518) 794-7600
New Lebanon, NY 12125
(518) 794-7600
Gr: 7-12 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to New Lebanon Central School District?
New Lebanon Central School District manages 2 public schools serving 411 students.
What is the rank of New Lebanon Central School District?
New Lebanon Central School District is ranked #555 out of 1,008 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in New Lebanon Central School District?
88% of New Lebanon Central School District students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of New Lebanon Central School District?
New Lebanon Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is New Lebanon Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $42,976 is higher than the state median of $32,210. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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