For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,654 students in Phoenix 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 Phoenix Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% 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
3 Schools
4,816 Schools
# Students
1,654 Students
2,505,023 Students
# Teachers
148 Teachers
215,495 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Phoenix Central School District, which is ranked #753 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 80-84% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#744 out of 1020 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
78%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.10
0.72
# American Indian Students
2 Students
18,347 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
248,845 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
10%
# Hispanic Students
30 Students
731,469 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
29%
# Black Students
10 Students
394,848 Students
% Black Students
1%
16%
# White Students
1,568 Students
1,014,287 Students
% White Students
95%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
5,740 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
40 Students
91,130 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
40
60,988
# Students in K Grade:
121
171,518
# Students in 1st Grade:
125
178,905
# Students in 2nd Grade:
113
175,989
# Students in 3rd Grade:
128
178,881
# Students in 4th Grade:
139
179,134
# Students in 5th Grade:
130
182,604
# Students in 6th Grade:
133
183,404
# Students in 7th Grade:
112
186,412
# Students in 8th Grade:
134
190,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
124
205,061
# Students in 10th Grade:
121
202,111
# Students in 11th Grade:
120
187,737
# Students in 12th Grade:
99
185,289
# Ungraded Students:
15
36,056
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $30,300 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 $30,085 is less than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has declined by 22% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$50 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$50 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$30,300
$31,353
Spending / Student
$30,085
$32,230
Best Phoenix Central School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
John C Birdlebough High School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
552 Main St
Phoenix, NY 13135
(315) 695-1631
Phoenix, NY 13135
(315) 695-1631
Grades: 9-12
| 473 students
Rank: #22.
Emerson J Dillon Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
116 Volney St
Phoenix, NY 13135
(315) 695-1521
Phoenix, NY 13135
(315) 695-1521
Grades: 5-8
| 514 students
Rank: #33.
Michael A Maroun Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11 Elm St
Phoenix, NY 13135
(315) 695-1561
Phoenix, NY 13135
(315) 695-1561
Grades: PK-4
| 667 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Phoenix Central School District?
Phoenix Central School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,654 students.
What is the rank of Phoenix Central School District?
Phoenix Central School District is ranked #753 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 Phoenix Central School District?
95% of Phoenix Central School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Phoenix Central School District?
Phoenix 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 Phoenix Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $30,085 is less than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has declined by 22% over four school years.
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