For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,483 students in Phelps-Clifton Springs 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 Phelps-Clifton Springs Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% 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
2 Schools
4,816 Schools
# Students
1,483 Students
2,505,023 Students
# Teachers
155 Teachers
215,495 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
Phelps-Clifton Springs Central School District, which is ranked #910 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 85-89% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#913 out of 1020 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
78%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.72
# American Indian Students
n/a
18,347 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
8 Students
248,845 Students
% Asian Students
1%
10%
# Hispanic Students
106 Students
731,469 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
29%
# Black Students
12 Students
394,848 Students
% Black Students
1%
16%
# White Students
1,327 Students
1,014,287 Students
% White Students
89%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
5,740 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
28 Students
91,130 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
60,988
# Students in K Grade:
99
171,518
# Students in 1st Grade:
104
178,905
# Students in 2nd Grade:
107
175,989
# Students in 3rd Grade:
128
178,881
# Students in 4th Grade:
125
179,134
# Students in 5th Grade:
108
182,604
# Students in 6th Grade:
116
183,404
# Students in 7th Grade:
101
186,412
# Students in 8th Grade:
114
190,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
128
205,061
# Students in 10th Grade:
129
202,111
# Students in 11th Grade:
111
187,737
# Students in 12th Grade:
113
185,289
# Ungraded Students:
-
36,056
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,376 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,353. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,664 is less than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$41 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$40 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$27,376
$31,353
Spending / Student
$26,664
$32,230
Best Phelps-Clifton Springs Central School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Midlakes Middle/high School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1554 Rt 488
Clifton Springs, NY 14432
(315) 548-6300
Clifton Springs, NY 14432
(315) 548-6300
Grades: 7-12
| 696 students
Rank: #22.
Midlakes Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1510 Rt 488
Clifton Springs, NY 14432
(315) 548-6900
Clifton Springs, NY 14432
(315) 548-6900
Grades: PK-6
| 787 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Phelps-Clifton Springs Central School District?
Phelps-Clifton Springs Central School District manages 2 public schools serving 1,483 students.
What is the rank of Phelps-Clifton Springs Central School District?
Phelps-Clifton Springs Central School District is ranked #910 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 Phelps-Clifton Springs Central School District?
89% of Phelps-Clifton Springs Central School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% 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 Phelps-Clifton Springs Central School District?
Phelps-Clifton Springs Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Phelps-Clifton Springs Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,664 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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