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Central Square Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,539 students in Central Square Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Central Square Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
6 Schools
4,818 Schools
# Students
3,539 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
284 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Central Square Central School District, which is ranked #544 of all 1,015 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 89% has increased from 83% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#533 out of 1020 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
78%
Graduation Rate
89%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.11
0.72
# American Indian Students
7 Students
18,867 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
17 Students
254,462 Students
% Asian Students
1%
10%
# Hispanic Students
73 Students
757,452 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
30%
# Black Students
18 Students
389,125 Students
% Black Students
1%
16%
# White Students
3,337 Students
995,067 Students
% White Students
94%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
5,556 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
86 Students
87,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
133
62,556
# Students in K Grade:
266
171,540
# Students in 1st Grade:
239
177,074
# Students in 2nd Grade:
254
181,096
# Students in 3rd Grade:
261
177,104
# Students in 4th Grade:
228
180,516
# Students in 5th Grade:
240
181,163
# Students in 6th Grade:
258
184,038
# Students in 7th Grade:
288
185,375
# Students in 8th Grade:
272
188,665
# Students in 9th Grade:
250
205,039
# Students in 10th Grade:
282
201,456
# Students in 11th Grade:
252
191,213
# Students in 12th Grade:
292
185,905
# Ungraded Students:
24
35,972
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,444 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,307. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,420 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$87 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$94 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,444
$31,307
Spending / Student
$26,420
$32,183
Best Central Square Central School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Paul V Moore High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
44 School Dr
Central Square, NY 13036
(315) 668-4231
Central Square, NY 13036
(315) 668-4231
Grades: 9-12
| 1,083 students
Rank: #22.
Brewerton Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9530 Brewerton Rd
Central Square, NY 13036
(315) 668-4201
Central Square, NY 13036
(315) 668-4201
Grades: PK-5
| 393 students
Rank: #33.
Central Square Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
248 Us Rt 11
Central Square, NY 13036
(315) 668-4218
Central Square, NY 13036
(315) 668-4218
Grades: 6-8
| 827 students
Rank: #44.
Hastings Mallory Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
93 Barkers Rd
Central Square, NY 13036
(315) 668-4252
Central Square, NY 13036
(315) 668-4252
Grades: PK-5
| 383 students
Rank: #55.
Aura A Cole Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1683 State Rt 49
Central Square, NY 13036
(315) 668-4030
Central Square, NY 13036
(315) 668-4030
Grades: PK-5
| 387 students
Rank: #66.
Millard Hawk Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
74 School Dr
Central Square, NY 13036
(315) 668-4310
Central Square, NY 13036
(315) 668-4310
Grades: PK-5
| 466 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Central Square Central School District?
Central Square Central School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,539 students.
What is the rank of Central Square Central School District?
Central Square Central School District is ranked #544 out of 1,015 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Central Square Central School District?
94% of Central Square Central School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Central Square Central School District?
Central Square Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Central Square Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,420 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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