C
Berlin Central School District
Public school districtGrades PK–12Regional · 5 towns
Serves Poestenkill, Stephentown, Berlin, Grafton and Petersburgh.
Students
579
Schools
2
Spent per student
$38,379
NY $34,607
Students per teacher
7:1
Free or reduced lunch
49%
Debt
$13.3M
fiscal 2024
What stands out about Berlin Central School District
- School Grade C: better than 25% of Connecticut districts
- Math proficiency 11 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 12 pts below the state
- Spends 11% more per student than the NY average
- 7 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 9.1% since 2020
- Debt of $13.3M, about $23,005 per student
Test scores vs. NY
2020–21Math proficiency45%
State average 55.9%
Reading / language arts50%
State average 62.4%
Graduation rate (4-year)82%
State average 83.5%
Where the money goes
fiscal 2024$38,379 per student · 11% above NY
Spending
Classroom instruction 64%Support & administration 34%Other 2%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 40%State 51%Federal 9%
U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.
Enrollment over time
637’20
634’21
633’22
625’23
579’24
Down 9.1% since 2020.
Students
White 94%Two or more races 4%Hispanic 1%Black <1%Asian <1%
Schools in the district
2 public schools.
Towns served
Nearby districts
Compare spending and schools next door.
District facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES directory and district boundaries) and the U.S. Census Bureau school finance survey. Test scores and graduation: EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Neighbor ratings are opinions.