Pine Plains Central School District

The Pine Plains Central School District consists of three schools: two elementary schools (Seymour Smith Intermediate Learning Center and Cold Spring Early Learning Center) and one junior/senior high school (Stissing Mountain Junior/Senior High School). The data reveals that Stissing Mountain Junior/Senior High School is a standout performer, with strong academic results, high graduation rates, and low dropout rates compared to the district and state averages. In contrast, the elementary schools have more mixed results, with Seymour Smith Intermediate Learning Center showing some strengths in specific subject areas.

Stissing Mountain Junior/Senior High School stands out for its exceptional academic performance, with high proficiency rates on New York state assessments and Regents exams across various subjects. The school has a 4-year graduation rate of 84.3%, which is above the district and state averages, and a relatively low dropout rate of 4.5%. However, the school also has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 31.5%, which could be an area of concern for the district. Interestingly, Stissing Mountain Junior/Senior High School spends significantly more per student ($47,398) compared to the elementary schools ($34,000-$35,000).

While the elementary schools in the district have more mixed results, Seymour Smith Intermediate Learning Center has shown some strong performance on specific assessments. In 2024-2025, the school had 59.62% of 3rd graders proficient or better in ELA, outperforming the district and state averages. The school also had higher than average proficiency rates in 3rd and 4th grade math compared to the district and state. However, Cold Spring Early Learning Center has experienced a decline in its statewide ranking over the past decade, dropping from a 4-star to a 3-star rating, which could indicate a need for the district to closely monitor and address any issues at this school.