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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 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,101 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 2% 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
4,816 Schools
# Students
1,101 Students
2,505,023 Students
# Teachers
117 Teachers
215,495 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
District Rank
Gorham-Middlesex Central School District (Marcus Whitman), which is ranked #671 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 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
0.04
0.72
# American Indian Students
n/a
18,347 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
248,845 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
10%
# Hispanic Students
12 Students
731,469 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
29%
# Black Students
1 Student
394,848 Students
% Black Students
n/a
16%
# White Students
1,077 Students
1,014,287 Students
% White Students
98%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
5,740 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
7 Students
91,130 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
58
60,988
# Students in K Grade:
53
171,518
# Students in 1st Grade:
73
178,905
# Students in 2nd Grade:
66
175,989
# Students in 3rd Grade:
77
178,881
# Students in 4th Grade:
80
179,134
# Students in 5th Grade:
82
182,604
# Students in 6th Grade:
87
183,404
# Students in 7th Grade:
99
186,412
# Students in 8th Grade:
88
190,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
75
205,061
# Students in 10th Grade:
88
202,111
# Students in 11th Grade:
83
187,737
# Students in 12th Grade:
91
185,289
# Ungraded Students:
1
36,056
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $32,609 is higher than the state median of $31,353. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $39,925 is higher than the state median of $32,230. 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
$32,609
$31,353
Spending / Student
$39,925
$32,230
Best Gorham-Middlesex Central School District (Marcus Whitman) Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Marcus Whitman High School
Magnet 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
| 337 students
Rank: #22.
Marcus Whitman Middle School
Magnet 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
| 275 students
Rank: #33.
Gorham Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 239 students
Rank: n/an/a
Middlesex Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
149 Rt 245
Rushville, NY 14544
(585) 554-3115
Rushville, NY 14544
(585) 554-3115
Grades: PK-2
| 250 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 1,101 students.
What is the rank of Gorham-Middlesex Central School District (Marcus Whitman)?
Gorham-Middlesex Central School District (Marcus Whitman) is ranked #671 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: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Gorham-Middlesex Central School District (Marcus Whitman)?
98% of Gorham-Middlesex Central School District (Marcus Whitman) students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% 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 $39,925 is higher than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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