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Binghamton City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 4,623 students in Binghamton City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Binghamton City School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
10 Schools
4,816 Schools
# Students
4,623 Students
2,505,023 Students
# Teachers
473 Teachers
215,495 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
Binghamton City School District, which is ranked #980 of all 1,017 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 71% has increased from 64% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#979 out of 1020 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
78%
Graduation Rate
71%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.73
0.72
# American Indian Students
10 Students
18,347 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
113 Students
248,845 Students
% Asian Students
2%
10%
# Hispanic Students
778 Students
731,469 Students
% Hispanic Students
17%
29%
# Black Students
1,318 Students
394,848 Students
% Black Students
29%
16%
# White Students
1,798 Students
1,014,287 Students
% White Students
39%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
5,740 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
601 Students
91,130 Students
% of Two or more races Students
13%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
149
60,988
# Students in K Grade:
450
171,518
# Students in 1st Grade:
341
178,905
# Students in 2nd Grade:
333
175,989
# Students in 3rd Grade:
366
178,881
# Students in 4th Grade:
352
179,134
# Students in 5th Grade:
351
182,604
# Students in 6th Grade:
299
183,404
# Students in 7th Grade:
324
186,412
# Students in 8th Grade:
313
190,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
325
205,061
# Students in 10th Grade:
305
202,111
# Students in 11th Grade:
311
187,737
# Students in 12th Grade:
348
185,289
# Ungraded Students:
56
36,056
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $30,906 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,353. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,599 is less than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$143 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$132 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$30,906
$31,353
Spending / Student
$28,599
$32,230
Best Binghamton City School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Binghamton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
31 Main St
Binghamton, NY 13905
(607) 762-8239
Binghamton, NY 13905
(607) 762-8239
Grades: 9-12
| 1,341 students
Rank: #22.
Thomas Jefferson School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
151 Helen St
Binghamton, NY 13905
(607) 763-8431
Binghamton, NY 13905
(607) 763-8431
Grades: K-5
| 264 students
Rank: #33.
West Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
W Middle Ave
Binghamton, NY 13905
(607) 763-8401
Binghamton, NY 13905
(607) 763-8401
Grades: 6-8
| 506 students
Rank: #44.
Horace Mann School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
30 College St
Binghamton, NY 13905
(607) 762-8273
Binghamton, NY 13905
(607) 762-8273
Grades: PK-5
| 243 students
Rank: #55.
Macarthur School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1123 Vestal Ave
Binghamton, NY 13901
(607) 763-8485
Binghamton, NY 13901
(607) 763-8485
Grades: PK-5
| 398 students
Rank: #66.
Calvin Coolidge School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
261 Robinson St
Binghamton, NY 13904
(607) 762-8291
Binghamton, NY 13904
(607) 762-8291
Grades: PK-5
| 312 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Theodore Roosevelt School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9 Ogden St
Binghamton, NY 13901
(607) 762-8283
Binghamton, NY 13901
(607) 762-8283
Grades: PK-5
| 345 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Woodrow Wilson School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
287 Prospect St
Binghamton, NY 13905
(607) 763-8442
Binghamton, NY 13905
(607) 763-8442
Grades: PK-5
| 352 students
Rank: #99.
East Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
167 E Frederick St
Binghamton, NY 13904
(607) 762-8315
Binghamton, NY 13904
(607) 762-8315
Grades: 6-8
| 463 students
Rank: #1010.
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
262 Conklin Ave
Binghamton, NY 13903
(607) 762-8344
Binghamton, NY 13903
(607) 762-8344
Grades: PK-5
| 399 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Binghamton City School District?
Binghamton City School District manages 10 public schools serving 4,623 students.
What is the rank of Binghamton City School District?
Binghamton City School District is ranked #980 out of 1,017 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Binghamton City School District?
39% of Binghamton City School District students are White, 29% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Binghamton City School District?
Binghamton City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Binghamton City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $28,599 is less than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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