For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,411 students in Massena Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Massena 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 48% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
5 Schools
4,818 Schools
# Students
2,411 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
186 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Massena Central School District, which is ranked #489 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 83% has decreased from 84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#464 out of 1020 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
78%
Graduation Rate
83%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.32
0.72
# American Indian Students
289 Students
18,867 Students
% American Indian Students
12%
1%
# Asian Students
17 Students
254,462 Students
% Asian Students
1%
10%
# Hispanic Students
36 Students
757,452 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
30%
# Black Students
37 Students
389,125 Students
% Black Students
2%
16%
# White Students
1,977 Students
995,067 Students
% White Students
82%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
5,556 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
50 Students
87,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
100
62,556
# Students in K Grade:
159
171,540
# Students in 1st Grade:
159
177,074
# Students in 2nd Grade:
144
181,096
# Students in 3rd Grade:
151
177,104
# Students in 4th Grade:
179
180,516
# Students in 5th Grade:
186
181,163
# Students in 6th Grade:
156
184,038
# Students in 7th Grade:
210
185,375
# Students in 8th Grade:
171
188,665
# Students in 9th Grade:
182
205,039
# Students in 10th Grade:
201
201,456
# Students in 11th Grade:
208
191,213
# Students in 12th Grade:
195
185,905
# Ungraded Students:
10
35,972
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,035 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 $27,363 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$58 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$66 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,035
$31,307
Spending / Student
$27,363
$32,183
Best Massena Central School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Massena Senior High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
84 Nightengale Ave
Massena, NY 13662
(315) 764-3710
Massena, NY 13662
(315) 764-3710
Grades: 4-12
| 797 students
Rank: #22.
Nightengale Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
84 Nightengale Ave
Massena, NY 13662
(315) 764-3750
Massena, NY 13662
(315) 764-3750
Grades: PK-6
| 400 students
Rank: #33.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
75 Bayley Rd
Massena, NY 13662
(315) 764-3730
Massena, NY 13662
(315) 764-3730
Grades: PK-6
| 416 students
Rank: #44.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
25 Owl Ave
Massena, NY 13662
(315) 764-3740
Massena, NY 13662
(315) 764-3740
Grades: PK-6
| 418 students
Rank: #55.
J William Leary Junior High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1 School St
Massena, NY 13662
(315) 764-3720
Massena, NY 13662
(315) 764-3720
Grades: 7-8
| 380 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Massena Central School District?
Massena Central School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,411 students.
What is the rank of Massena Central School District?
Massena Central School District is ranked #489 out of 1,015 school districts in New York (top 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 Massena Central School District?
82% of Massena Central School District students are White, 12% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Massena Central School District?
Massena Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Massena Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,363 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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