Top Rankings
Gorham-Middlesex Central School District (Marcus Whitman) ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,061 students in Gorham-Middlesex Central School District (Marcus Whitman). This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Gorham-Middlesex Central School District (Marcus Whitman) have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% 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
4 Schools
4,818 Schools
# Students
1,061 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
124 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
District Rank
Gorham-Middlesex Central School District (Marcus Whitman), which is ranked #674 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 90-94% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#678 out of 1020 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
46%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
49%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
78%

Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.10
0.72
# American Indian Students
1 Student
18,867 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
254,462 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
10%
# Hispanic Students
29 Students
757,452 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
30%
# Black Students
3 Students
389,125 Students
% Black Students
n/a
16%
# White Students
1,004 Students
995,067 Students
% White Students
95%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
5,556 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
20 Students
87,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
52
62,556
# Students in K Grade:
75
171,540
# Students in 1st Grade:
54
177,074
# Students in 2nd Grade:
75
181,096
# Students in 3rd Grade:
63
177,104
# Students in 4th Grade:
77
180,516
# Students in 5th Grade:
78
181,163
# Students in 6th Grade:
81
184,038
# Students in 7th Grade:
84
185,375
# Students in 8th Grade:
98
188,665
# Students in 9th Grade:
88
205,039
# Students in 10th Grade:
75
201,456
# Students in 11th Grade:
80
191,213
# Students in 12th Grade:
79
185,905
# Ungraded Students:
2
35,972
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $33,838 is higher 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 $41,430 is higher than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$36 MM
$78,541 MM

Spending
$44 MM
$80,737 MM

Revenue / Student
$33,838
$31,307

Spending / Student
$41,430
$32,183

Best Gorham-Middlesex Central School District (Marcus Whitman) Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Marcus Whitman High School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4100 Baldwin Rd
Rushville, NY 14544
(585) 554-6441
Rushville, NY 14544
(585) 554-6441
Grades: 9-12
| 323 students
Rank: #22.
Marcus Whitman Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4100 Baldwin Rd
Rushville, NY 14544
(585) 554-6442
Rushville, NY 14544
(585) 554-6442
Grades: 6-8
| 264 students
Rank: #33.
Gorham Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2705 W Main St
Stanley, NY 14561
(585) 526-6351
Stanley, NY 14561
(585) 526-6351
Grades: 3-5
| 218 students
Rank: n/an/a
149 Rt 245
Rushville, NY 14544
(585) 554-3115
Rushville, NY 14544
(585) 554-3115
Grades: PK-2
| 256 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Gorham-Middlesex Central School District (Marcus Whitman)?
Gorham-Middlesex Central School District (Marcus Whitman) manages 4 public schools serving 1,061 students.
What is the rank of Gorham-Middlesex Central School District (Marcus Whitman)?
Gorham-Middlesex Central School District (Marcus Whitman) is ranked #674 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: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Gorham-Middlesex Central School District (Marcus Whitman)?
95% of Gorham-Middlesex Central School District (Marcus Whitman) students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Gorham-Middlesex Central School District (Marcus Whitman)?
Gorham-Middlesex Central School District (Marcus Whitman) has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Gorham-Middlesex Central School District (Marcus Whitman)'s spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $41,430 is higher than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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