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South Seneca Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 636 students in South Seneca 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 South Seneca Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 3% 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
636 Students
2,505,023 Students
# Teachers
71 Teachers
215,495 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
District Rank
South Seneca Central School District, which is ranked #907 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 80-89% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#922 out of 1020 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
78%
Graduation Rate
80-89%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.06
0.72
# American Indian Students
1 Student
18,347 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
4 Students
248,845 Students
% Asian Students
1%
10%
# Hispanic Students
8 Students
731,469 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
29%
# Black Students
3 Students
394,848 Students
% Black Students
1%
16%
# White Students
618 Students
1,014,287 Students
% White Students
97%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
5,740 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2 Students
91,130 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
43
60,988
# Students in K Grade:
39
171,518
# Students in 1st Grade:
53
178,905
# Students in 2nd Grade:
39
175,989
# Students in 3rd Grade:
43
178,881
# Students in 4th Grade:
47
179,134
# Students in 5th Grade:
51
182,604
# Students in 6th Grade:
49
183,404
# Students in 7th Grade:
47
186,412
# Students in 8th Grade:
46
190,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
46
205,061
# Students in 10th Grade:
53
202,111
# Students in 11th Grade:
43
187,737
# Students in 12th Grade:
37
185,289
# Ungraded Students:
-
36,056
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $40,969 is higher 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 $37,381 is higher than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$26 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$40,969
$31,353
Spending / Student
$37,381
$32,230
Best South Seneca Central School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Seneca Middle/high School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7263 S Main St
Ovid, NY 14521
(607) 869-9636
Ovid, NY 14521
(607) 869-9636
Grades: 6-12
| 321 students
Rank: #22.
South Seneca Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8326 Main St
Interlaken, NY 14847
(607) 869-9636
Interlaken, NY 14847
(607) 869-9636
Grades: PK-5
| 315 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to South Seneca Central School District?
South Seneca Central School District manages 2 public schools serving 636 students.
What is the rank of South Seneca Central School District?
South Seneca Central School District is ranked #907 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in South Seneca Central School District?
97% of South Seneca Central School District students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Seneca Central School District?
South Seneca Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is South Seneca Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $37,381 is higher than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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