Top Rankings
Wells 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 is 1 public school serving 133 students in Wells Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New York.
Public School in Wells Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (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
1 School
4,816 Schools
# Students
133 Students
2,505,023 Students
# Teachers
22 Teachers
215,495 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
6:1
District Rank
Wells Central School District, which is ranked #338 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% has increased from 50% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#340 out of 1020 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
78%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.10
0.72
# American Indian Students
n/a
18,347 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
248,845 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
10%
# Hispanic Students
3 Students
731,469 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
29%
# Black Students
1 Student
394,848 Students
% Black Students
1%
16%
# White Students
126 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
3 Students
91,130 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
5
60,988
# Students in K Grade:
13
171,518
# Students in 1st Grade:
4
178,905
# Students in 2nd Grade:
7
175,989
# Students in 3rd Grade:
11
178,881
# Students in 4th Grade:
12
179,134
# Students in 5th Grade:
12
182,604
# Students in 6th Grade:
9
183,404
# Students in 7th Grade:
7
186,412
# Students in 8th Grade:
4
190,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
14
205,061
# Students in 10th Grade:
13
202,111
# Students in 11th Grade:
10
187,737
# Students in 12th Grade:
12
185,289
# Ungraded Students:
-
36,056
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $45,714 is higher 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 $44,421 is higher than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has declined by 21% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$45,714
$31,353
Spending / Student
$44,421
$32,230
Best Wells Central School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wells School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1571 State Rt 30
Wells, NY 12190
(518) 924-6000
Wells, NY 12190
(518) 924-6000
Grades: PK-12
| 133 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wells Central School District?
Wells Central School District manages 1 public schools serving 133 students.
What is the rank of Wells Central School District?
Wells Central School District is ranked #338 out of 1,017 school districts in New York (top 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 Wells Central School District?
95% of Wells 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 Wells Central School District?
Wells Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 6:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Wells Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $44,421 is higher than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has declined by 21% over four school years.
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