For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,016 students in Mexico Central 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 Mexico Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% 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
5 Schools
4,816 Schools
# Students
2,016 Students
2,505,023 Students
# Teachers
181 Teachers
215,495 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Mexico Central School District, which is ranked #812 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
#820 out of 1020 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
78%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.72
# American Indian Students
5 Students
18,347 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
6 Students
248,845 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
10%
# Hispanic Students
48 Students
731,469 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
29%
# Black Students
17 Students
394,848 Students
% Black Students
1%
16%
# White Students
1,889 Students
1,014,287 Students
% White Students
94%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
5,740 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
49 Students
91,130 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
104
60,988
# Students in K Grade:
139
171,518
# Students in 1st Grade:
132
178,905
# Students in 2nd Grade:
151
175,989
# Students in 3rd Grade:
154
178,881
# Students in 4th Grade:
143
179,134
# Students in 5th Grade:
145
182,604
# Students in 6th Grade:
149
183,404
# Students in 7th Grade:
159
186,412
# Students in 8th Grade:
158
190,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
143
205,061
# Students in 10th Grade:
136
202,111
# Students in 11th Grade:
140
187,737
# Students in 12th Grade:
151
185,289
# Ungraded Students:
12
36,056
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $29,429 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 $27,175 is less than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$59 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$55 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$29,429
$31,353
Spending / Student
$27,175
$32,230
Best Mexico Central School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mexico High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3338 Main St
Mexico, NY 13114
(315) 963-8400
Mexico, NY 13114
(315) 963-8400
Grades: 9-12
| 577 students
Rank: #22.
Palermo Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1638 County Rt 45
Fulton, NY 13069
(315) 963-8400
Fulton, NY 13069
(315) 963-8400
Grades: PK-4
| 223 students
Rank: #33.
New Haven Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4320 State Rt 104
New Haven, NY 13121
(315) 963-8400
New Haven, NY 13121
(315) 963-8400
Grades: PK-4
| 241 students
Rank: #44.
Mexico Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
26 Academy St
Mexico, NY 13114
(315) 963-8400
Mexico, NY 13114
(315) 963-8400
Grades: PK-4
| 361 students
Rank: #55.
Mexico Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
16 Fravor Rd
Mexico, NY 13114
(315) 963-8400
Mexico, NY 13114
(315) 963-8400
Grades: 5-8
| 614 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mexico Central School District?
Mexico Central School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,016 students.
What is the rank of Mexico Central School District?
Mexico Central School District is ranked #812 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 Mexico Central School District?
94% of Mexico Central School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mexico Central School District?
Mexico Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Mexico Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,175 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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