For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,282 students in Lowville Academy & Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Lowville Academy & Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% 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
3 Schools
4,816 Schools
# Students
1,282 Students
2,505,023 Students
# Teachers
111 Teachers
215,495 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Lowville Academy & Central School District, which is ranked #276 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 80-84% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#280 out of 1020 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
78%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.72
# American Indian Students
n/a
18,347 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
248,845 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
10%
# Hispanic Students
34 Students
731,469 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
29%
# Black Students
9 Students
394,848 Students
% Black Students
1%
16%
# White Students
1,179 Students
1,014,287 Students
% White Students
92%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
5,740 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
59 Students
91,130 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
67
60,988
# Students in K Grade:
92
171,518
# Students in 1st Grade:
92
178,905
# Students in 2nd Grade:
91
175,989
# Students in 3rd Grade:
102
178,881
# Students in 4th Grade:
86
179,134
# Students in 5th Grade:
86
182,604
# Students in 6th Grade:
100
183,404
# Students in 7th Grade:
95
186,412
# Students in 8th Grade:
98
190,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
79
205,061
# Students in 10th Grade:
103
202,111
# Students in 11th Grade:
84
187,737
# Students in 12th Grade:
95
185,289
# Ungraded Students:
12
36,056
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,096 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,353. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,923 is less than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$28 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$28 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,096
$31,353
Spending / Student
$21,923
$32,230
Best Lowville Academy & Central School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lowville High School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7668 N State St
Lowville, NY 13367
(315) 376-9015
Lowville, NY 13367
(315) 376-9015
Grades: 9-12
| 367 students
Rank: #22.
Lowville Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7668 N State St
Lowville, NY 13367
(315) 376-9010
Lowville, NY 13367
(315) 376-9010
Grades: 6-8
| 297 students
Rank: #33.
Lowville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7668 N State St
Lowville, NY 13367
(315) 376-9005
Lowville, NY 13367
(315) 376-9005
Grades: PK-5
| 618 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lowville Academy & Central School District?
Lowville Academy & Central School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,282 students.
What is the rank of Lowville Academy & Central School District?
Lowville Academy & Central School District is ranked #276 out of 1,017 school districts in New York (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Lowville Academy & Central School District?
92% of Lowville Academy & Central School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lowville Academy & Central School District?
Lowville Academy & 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 Lowville Academy & Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,923 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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