For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,775 students in Palmyra-Macedon Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Palmyra-Macedon 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 29% (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
4 Schools
4,816 Schools
# Students
1,775 Students
2,505,023 Students
# Teachers
153 Teachers
215,495 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Palmyra-Macedon Central School District, which is ranked #834 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
#838 out of 1020 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
78%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.72
# American Indian Students
3 Students
18,347 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
8 Students
248,845 Students
% Asian Students
1%
10%
# Hispanic Students
59 Students
731,469 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
29%
# Black Students
19 Students
394,848 Students
% Black Students
1%
16%
# White Students
1,629 Students
1,014,287 Students
% White Students
92%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
5,740 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
54 Students
91,130 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
86
60,988
# Students in K Grade:
115
171,518
# Students in 1st Grade:
126
178,905
# Students in 2nd Grade:
113
175,989
# Students in 3rd Grade:
118
178,881
# Students in 4th Grade:
120
179,134
# Students in 5th Grade:
123
182,604
# Students in 6th Grade:
111
183,404
# Students in 7th Grade:
124
186,412
# Students in 8th Grade:
126
190,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
165
205,061
# Students in 10th Grade:
136
202,111
# Students in 11th Grade:
142
187,737
# Students in 12th Grade:
154
185,289
# Ungraded Students:
16
36,056
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,330 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,353. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,039 is less than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$45 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$50 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,330
$31,353
Spending / Student
$28,039
$32,230
Best Palmyra-Macedon Central School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Palmyra-macedon Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
151 Hyde Pkwy
Palmyra, NY 14522
(315) 597-3420
Palmyra, NY 14522
(315) 597-3420
Grades: 9-12
| 605 students
Rank: #22.
Palmyra-macedon Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
163 Hyde Pkwy
Palmyra, NY 14522
(315) 597-3450
Palmyra, NY 14522
(315) 597-3450
Grades: 6-8
| 367 students
Rank: #33.
Palmyra-macedon Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4 West St
Macedon, NY 14502
(315) 986-4474
Macedon, NY 14502
(315) 986-4474
Grades: 3-5
| 363 students
Rank: n/an/a
Palmyra-macedon Primary School
Magnet School
120 Canandaigua St
Palmyra, NY 14522
(315) 597-3475
Palmyra, NY 14522
(315) 597-3475
Grades: PK-2
| 440 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Palmyra-Macedon Central School District?
Palmyra-Macedon Central School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,775 students.
What is the rank of Palmyra-Macedon Central School District?
Palmyra-Macedon Central School District is ranked #834 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 Palmyra-Macedon Central School District?
92% of Palmyra-Macedon Central School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Palmyra-Macedon Central School District?
Palmyra-Macedon 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 Palmyra-Macedon Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $28,039 is less than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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