For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,858 students in Cortland City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Cortland City School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
5 Schools
4,816 Schools
# Students
1,858 Students
2,505,023 Students
# Teachers
175 Teachers
215,495 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Cortland City School District, which is ranked #799 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 85-89% has increased from 70-74% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#802 out of 1020 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
78%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.26
0.72
# American Indian Students
3 Students
18,347 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
25 Students
248,845 Students
% Asian Students
1%
10%
# Hispanic Students
72 Students
731,469 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
29%
# Black Students
53 Students
394,848 Students
% Black Students
3%
16%
# White Students
1,595 Students
1,014,287 Students
% White Students
86%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
5,740 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
108 Students
91,130 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
60,988
# Students in K Grade:
138
171,518
# Students in 1st Grade:
162
178,905
# Students in 2nd Grade:
128
175,989
# Students in 3rd Grade:
136
178,881
# Students in 4th Grade:
135
179,134
# Students in 5th Grade:
124
182,604
# Students in 6th Grade:
139
183,404
# Students in 7th Grade:
132
186,412
# Students in 8th Grade:
165
190,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
185
205,061
# Students in 10th Grade:
158
202,111
# Students in 11th Grade:
124
187,737
# Students in 12th Grade:
121
185,289
# Ungraded Students:
11
36,056
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $28,990 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,353. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,146 is less than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$54 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$50 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$28,990
$31,353
Spending / Student
$27,146
$32,230
Best Cortland City School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cortland High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8 Valley View Dr
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 758-4100
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 758-4100
Grades: 9-12
| 596 students
Rank: #22.
Randall Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
31 Randall St
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 758-4170
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 758-4170
Grades: 5-6
| 263 students
Rank: #33.
Cortland Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
S Valley View Dr
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 758-4111
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 758-4111
Grades: 7-8
| 299 students
Rank: #44.
Fe Smith Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
33 Wheeler Ave
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 758-4180
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 758-4180
Grades: 3-4
| 271 students
Rank: #55.
Franklyn S Barry Primary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
20 Raymond Ave
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 758-4150
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 758-4150
Grades: K-2
| 429 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Cortland City School District?
Cortland City School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,858 students.
What is the rank of Cortland City School District?
Cortland City School District is ranked #799 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Cortland City School District?
86% of Cortland City School District students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cortland City School District?
Cortland City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Cortland City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,146 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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