For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,827 students in South Jefferson Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in South Jefferson Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (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
4 Schools
4,816 Schools
# Students
1,827 Students
2,505,023 Students
# Teachers
139 Teachers
215,495 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
South Jefferson Central School District, which is ranked #704 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 decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#684 out of 1020 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
78%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.11
0.72
# American Indian Students
4 Students
18,347 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
6 Students
248,845 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
10%
# Hispanic Students
41 Students
731,469 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
29%
# Black Students
7 Students
394,848 Students
% Black Students
1%
16%
# White Students
1,728 Students
1,014,287 Students
% White Students
95%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
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:
80
60,988
# Students in K Grade:
120
171,518
# Students in 1st Grade:
112
178,905
# Students in 2nd Grade:
136
175,989
# Students in 3rd Grade:
131
178,881
# Students in 4th Grade:
122
179,134
# Students in 5th Grade:
132
182,604
# Students in 6th Grade:
135
183,404
# Students in 7th Grade:
133
186,412
# Students in 8th Grade:
161
190,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
150
205,061
# Students in 10th Grade:
137
202,111
# Students in 11th Grade:
141
187,737
# Students in 12th Grade:
114
185,289
# Ungraded Students:
23
36,056
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,565 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,353. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,169 is less than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$38 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$35 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,565
$31,353
Spending / Student
$19,169
$32,230
Best South Jefferson Central School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Jefferson High School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11060 Us Rt 11
Adams, NY 13605
(315) 232-4531
Adams, NY 13605
(315) 232-4531
Grades: 9-12
| 553 students
Rank: #22.
Maynard P Wilson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
13180 Us Rt 11
Adams Center, NY 13606
(315) 583-5418
Adams Center, NY 13606
(315) 583-5418
Grades: PK-5
| 520 students
Rank: #33.
Clarke Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11060 Us Rt 11
Adams, NY 13605
(315) 232-4531
Adams, NY 13605
(315) 232-4531
Grades: 6-8
| 435 students
Rank: #44.
Mannsville Manor Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
423 N Main St
Mannsville, NY 13661
(315) 465-4281
Mannsville, NY 13661
(315) 465-4281
Grades: PK-5
| 319 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to South Jefferson Central School District?
South Jefferson Central School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,827 students.
What is the rank of South Jefferson Central School District?
South Jefferson Central School District is ranked #704 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 South Jefferson Central School District?
95% of South Jefferson 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 South Jefferson Central School District?
South Jefferson Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is South Jefferson Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,169 is less than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
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