For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,532 students in Waverly 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 Waverly 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 36% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% 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
1,532 Students
2,505,023 Students
# Teachers
127 Teachers
215,495 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Waverly Central School District, which is ranked #768 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 75-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#764 out of 1020 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
78%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.11
0.72
# American Indian Students
2 Students
18,347 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
6 Students
248,845 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
10%
# Hispanic Students
27 Students
731,469 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
29%
# Black Students
15 Students
394,848 Students
% Black Students
1%
16%
# White Students
1,444 Students
1,014,287 Students
% White Students
94%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
5,740 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
37 Students
91,130 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
90
60,988
# Students in K Grade:
93
171,518
# Students in 1st Grade:
110
178,905
# Students in 2nd Grade:
104
175,989
# Students in 3rd Grade:
121
178,881
# Students in 4th Grade:
108
179,134
# Students in 5th Grade:
118
182,604
# Students in 6th Grade:
113
183,404
# Students in 7th Grade:
106
186,412
# Students in 8th Grade:
126
190,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
131
205,061
# Students in 10th Grade:
115
202,111
# Students in 11th Grade:
94
187,737
# Students in 12th Grade:
102
185,289
# Ungraded Students:
1
36,056
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,201 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 $20,573 is less than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$34 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$32 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,201
$31,353
Spending / Student
$20,573
$32,230
Best Waverly Central School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Waverly High School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Frederick St
Waverly, NY 14892
(607) 565-8101
Waverly, NY 14892
(607) 565-8101
Grades: 9-12
| 443 students
Rank: #22.
Waverly Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 Frederick St
Waverly, NY 14892
(607) 565-3410
Waverly, NY 14892
(607) 565-3410
Grades: 5-8
| 463 students
Rank: #33.
Elm Street Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
145 Elm St
Waverly, NY 14892
(607) 565-8186
Waverly, NY 14892
(607) 565-8186
Grades: 1-4
| 443 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lincoln Street Elementary School
Magnet School
45 Lincoln St
Waverly, NY 14892
(607) 565-8176
Waverly, NY 14892
(607) 565-8176
Grades: PK-K
| 183 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Waverly Central School District?
Waverly Central School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,532 students.
What is the rank of Waverly Central School District?
Waverly Central School District is ranked #768 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 Waverly Central School District?
94% of Waverly Central School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Waverly Central School District?
Waverly 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 Waverly Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,573 is less than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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