Best High Schools in Potsdam, NY

Potsdam, NY has 7 high schools with 2,103 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Potsdam score 83% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 77% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Potsdam exceed expectations.

1. H C Williams Senior High School

A+

SchoolGrade

98%

Actual Test Scores

83%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Canton Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 346 Students

2. Norwood-norfolk School

A+

SchoolGrade

95%

Actual Test Scores

90%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Norwood-norfolk Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 314 Students

3. Saint Lawrence High School

A+

SchoolGrade

95%

Actual Test Scores

90%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Brasher Falls Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 308 Students

4. Potsdam Senior High School

A+

SchoolGrade

90%

Actual Test Scores

88%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Potsdam Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 372 Students

5. Edwards-knox Junior-senior High School

A-

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Edwards-knox Central School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 221 Students

6. Parishville-hopkinton Junior-senior High School

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Parishville-hopkinton Central School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 169 Students

Best Middle Schools in Potsdam, NY

Potsdam, NY has 4 middle schools with 1,311 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Potsdam score 42% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 46% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Potsdam don't meet expectations.

1. J M Mckenney Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Canton Central School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 337 Students

2. A A Kingston Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Potsdam Central School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 368 Students

3. St Lawrence Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Brasher Falls Central School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 311 Students

4. Norwood-norfolk Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Norwood-norfolk Central School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 295 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Potsdam, NY

Potsdam, NY has 7 elementary schools with 2,508 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Potsdam score 61% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 60% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Potsdam meet expectations.

1. Lawrence Avenue Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

84%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Potsdam Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 551 Students

2. Madrid-waddington Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Madrid-waddington Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 327 Students

3. Saint Lawrence Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Brasher Falls Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 363 Students

4. Parishville-hopkinton Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Parishville-hopkinton Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 176 Students

5. F S Banford Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Canton Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 434 Students

6. Edwards-knox Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Edwards-knox Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 294 Students

7. Norwood-norfolk Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Norwood-norfolk Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 363 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Potsdam, NY

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Potsdam, NY has a total population of 13,230 with 49% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 39% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Potsdam, NY

5,922

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

95%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

39%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Potsdam, NY.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B-

19.95 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C+

3.06 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C-

16.89 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Potsdam, NY.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Potsdam, NY.

ISP Report Card

C

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

999 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

61 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Potsdam, NY Internet Health Assessment.

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