For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,711 students in Oneida City 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 Oneida City School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
6 Schools
4,818 Schools
# Students
1,711 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
142 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Oneida City School District, which is ranked #726 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 80-84% has increased from 74% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#748 out of 1020 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
46%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
49%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
78%

Graduation Rate
80-84%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.72
# American Indian Students
48 Students
18,867 Students
% American Indian Students
3%
1%
# Asian Students
15 Students
254,462 Students
% Asian Students
1%
10%
# Hispanic Students
58 Students
757,452 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
30%
# Black Students
25 Students
389,125 Students
% Black Students
2%
16%
# White Students
1,455 Students
995,067 Students
% White Students
85%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
5,556 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
109 Students
87,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
72
62,556
# Students in K Grade:
122
171,540
# Students in 1st Grade:
112
177,074
# Students in 2nd Grade:
127
181,096
# Students in 3rd Grade:
138
177,104
# Students in 4th Grade:
136
180,516
# Students in 5th Grade:
117
181,163
# Students in 6th Grade:
120
184,038
# Students in 7th Grade:
132
185,375
# Students in 8th Grade:
115
188,665
# Students in 9th Grade:
127
205,039
# Students in 10th Grade:
128
201,456
# Students in 11th Grade:
132
191,213
# Students in 12th Grade:
133
185,905
# Ungraded Students:
-
35,972
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $28,208 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,307. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,021 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$48 MM
$78,541 MM

Spending
$46 MM
$80,737 MM

Revenue / Student
$28,208
$31,307

Spending / Student
$27,021
$32,183

Best Oneida City School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oneida Senior High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
560 Seneca St
Oneida, NY 13421
(315) 363-6901
Oneida, NY 13421
(315) 363-6901
Grades: 9-12
| 520 students
Rank: #22.
Durhamville School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5462 Main St
Durhamville, NY 13054
(315) 363-8065
Durhamville, NY 13054
(315) 363-8065
Grades: K-5
| 223 students
Rank: #33.
Seneca Street School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
436 Seneca St
Oneida, NY 13421
(315) 363-3930
Oneida, NY 13421
(315) 363-3930
Grades: K-5
| 230 students
Rank: #44.
Otto L Shortell Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Markell Dr
Wampsville, NY 13163
(315) 363-1050
Wampsville, NY 13163
(315) 363-1050
Grades: 6-8
| 367 students
Rank: #55.
W F Prior Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
205 East Ave
Oneida, NY 13421
(315) 363-2190
Oneida, NY 13421
(315) 363-2190
Grades: PK-5
| 220 students
Rank: #66.
North Broad Street School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
230 N Broad St
Oneida, NY 13421
(315) 363-3650
Oneida, NY 13421
(315) 363-3650
Grades: K-5
| 151 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Oneida City School District?
Oneida City School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,711 students.
What is the rank of Oneida City School District?
Oneida City School District is ranked #726 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Oneida City School District?
85% of Oneida City School District students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Oneida City School District?
Oneida City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Oneida City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,021 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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