Heuvelton Central School District, NY

Original Research by School Decision on Heuvelton Central School District

Heuvelton Central School District serves prekindergarten through grade twelve in St. Lawrence County in upstate New York, operating a single school building that educates a small student body drawn from surrounding communities including Heuvelton, Ogdensburg, Hammond, and other nearby areas. The district's enrollment sits at a modest level, with roughly balanced classes across most grade bands, though the student body is predominantly white, with representation from a few students of other backgrounds. Data on free or reduced-price lunch eligibility and special populations were not available in the current reporting.

Test results across state assessments show mixed performance. In elementary mathematics, third grade posts a respectable proficiency rate while fourth grade dips lower; fifth and sixth grades recover to better ground. Upper middle school mathematics weakens notably in seventh grade before stabilizing in eighth. English language arts follows a similar pattern, with third-grade strength, a dip in the fourth, recovery by fifth and sixth, then decline through seventh and eighth. Fifth-grade science meets about half the proficiency threshold, while eighth-grade science falls below that mark. Across grades and subjects, participation rates in eighth-grade science dip noticeably, suggesting some students may not have been assessed. When placed against the other districts in St. Lawrence County, Heuvelton's overall proficiency index sits above the midpoint, a positioning that shows the district is performing better than many of its county neighbors.

Chronic absenteeism in Heuvelton sits above the county median, meaning more students are missing school regularly than in a typical county district. The district spends per pupil in the middle-to-upper range among county districts, neither lean nor profligate by local comparison.

The community where Heuvelton operates presents an affordable housing market. Home values, drawn from multiple surrounding zip codes, sit well below state and national medians, making the area accessible for families seeking lower-cost housing in an upstate region. The rental market is similarly modest. Recent housing market activity has seen a modest uptick in listings and modest price movement, with days on market lengthening, signaling a market that is stable but not heated.

The district has undergone significant physical infrastructure change. In late 2023, voters approved a substantial capital improvement project that has since broken ground. The work includes a rebuilt parking lot, reconstructed gymnasium and cafeteria with separate dining areas for younger and older students, expanded kitchen facilities, upgraded heating and cooling systems, electrical upgrades, and improved building entry controls. Notably, the project is funded almost entirely through state aid and a reserve fund, meaning no increase in the tax levy for property owners. This represents a lasting reshaping of the school's physical environment and student experience.

Property taxes have moved upward modestly over recent years. The 2024-25 budget included a small levy increase, and the 2025-26 budget proposed another small increase. Separately, voters also approved an increase to the tax supporting the Heuvelton Free Library, doubling that portion of the property bill as a permanent recurring addition.

Graduation rate data were not provided, as were details on advanced course offerings, career pathways, or high school programming. A parent evaluating this district would find a small school in an affordable area with access to physical improvements now underway, moderate academic performance positioned favorably among nearby districts, and rising baseline tax obligations that warrant closer examination alongside budget documents. The chronic absenteeism rate deserves investigation as well, given that it exceeds the county norm.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

576

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 2%

Black 0%

White 96%

Two+ 2%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr EOC

100%

—

Gr 3

36%

71%

Gr 4

21%

46%

Gr 5

43%

82%

Gr 6

50%

63%

Gr 7

38%

53%

Gr 8

38%

47%

Math

Gr EOC

41%

—

Gr 3

45%

71%

Gr 4

29%

50%

Gr 5

47%

78%

Gr 6

47%

65%

Gr 7

31%

44%

Gr 8

38%

55%

Science

Gr EOC

79%

—

Gr 5

21%

70%

Gr 8

45%

29%

Social studies

Gr EOC

68%

—

Schools in this District

1 schools are officially reported under this district.

HEUVELTON CENTRAL SCHOOL

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

6 grades reported

58%

Grade 3

43%

Grade 4

66%

Grade 5

59%

Grade 6

38%

Grade 7

50%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

54%

Grade 3

38%

Grade 4

67%

Grade 5

59%

Grade 6

46%

Grade 7

44%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

51%

Grade 5

34%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$132,109

Year-over-year change+1.9%

Range across 6 ZIP codes$108K to $187K

vs. state typical0.26x

vs. national typical0.36x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (6 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
13654	Heuvelton	$145K	+2.7%	46.3%
13669	Ogdensburg	$108K	+0.4%	21.6%
13680	Rensselaer Falls	$123K	+1.4%	18.5%
13617	Canton	$187K	+3.0%	0.9%
13646	Hammond	$169K	+5.3%	0.7%
13630	De Kalb Junction	$151K	+2.4%	0.7%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$667/mo

Home price / national median income1.6x

Market Activity: St. Lawrence County

Median listing price$189,000

Median listing price YoY-0.5%

Median price per sq ft$117

Median days on market110.5 days

Median days on market YoY+52.4%

Active listings336

Active listings YoY+17.5%

New listings128

New listings YoY+14.3%

Pending listings157

Pending listings YoY-2.5%

Hotness: median listing price$179,975

Hotness: median listing price YoY-4.1%

Supply score0.8

Supply score YoY-92.5%

Demand score44.3

Demand score YoY-5.2%

Median listing price (12 months)

Median price per sq ft (12 months)

Median days on market (12 months)

Active listings (12 months)

New listings (12 months)

Pending listings (12 months)

Hotness: median listing price (12 months)

Supply score (12 months)

Demand score (12 months)

Comparison

State typical home value$510,449 (+5.0% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

Data Currently Unavailable

Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

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