West Genesee Central School District

300 Sanderson Dr
Camillus, NY 13031-1655
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

West Genesee Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,464 students in West Genesee Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in West Genesee Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
7 Schools
4,818 Schools
# Students
4,464 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
283 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

District Rank

West Genesee Central School District, which is ranked #258 of all 1,015 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 92% has increased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NY)
#256 out of 1020 school districts
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of West Genesee Central   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of West Genesee Central   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
54%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West Genesee Central   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
83%
78%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of West Genesee Central   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
92%
87%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of West Genesee Central   School District and public school graduation rate of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.33
0.72
# American Indian Students
15 Students
18,867 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
60 Students
254,462 Students
% Asian Students
1%
10%
# Hispanic Students
238 Students
757,452 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
30%
# Black Students
168 Students
389,125 Students
% Black Students
4%
16%
# White Students
3,648 Students
995,067 Students
% White Students
82%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
5,556 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
330 Students
87,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
36
62,556
# Students in K Grade:
336
171,540
# Students in 1st Grade:
333
177,074
# Students in 2nd Grade:
329
181,096
# Students in 3rd Grade:
331
177,104
# Students in 4th Grade:
337
180,516
# Students in 5th Grade:
373
181,163
# Students in 6th Grade:
331
184,038
# Students in 7th Grade:
346
185,375
# Students in 8th Grade:
310
188,665
# Students in 9th Grade:
353
205,039
# Students in 10th Grade:
351
201,456
# Students in 11th Grade:
341
191,213
# Students in 12th Grade:
336
185,905
# Ungraded Students:
21
35,972

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $21,046 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,307. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,555 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NY)
Total Revenue
$94 MM
$78,541 MM
This chart displays total revenue of West Genesee Central   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in New York by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$92 MM
$80,737 MM
This chart displays total spending of West Genesee Central   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in New York by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$21,046
$31,307
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in West Genesee Central   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in New York by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$20,555
$32,183
This chart displays average spending per public school student in West Genesee Central   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in New York by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best West Genesee Central School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Split Rock Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4151 Split Rock Rd
Camillus, NY 13031
(315) 487-4656
Grades: K-4
| 299 students
Rank: #22.
West Genesee Senior High School
(Math: 98% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5201 W Genesee St
Camillus, NY 13031
(315) 487-4592
Grades: 9-12
| 1,387 students
Rank: #33.
Camillus Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5525 Ike Dixon Rd
Camillus, NY 13031
(315) 672-3159
Grades: 7-8
| 664 students
Rank: #44.
West Genesee Intermediate School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
500 Sanderson Dr
Camillus, NY 13031
(315) 487-4615
Grades: 5-6
| 707 students
Rank: #55.
Stonehedge Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
400 Sanderson Dr
Camillus, NY 13031
(315) 487-4631
Grades: PK-4
| 744 students
Rank: #66.
East Hill Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
401 Blackmore Rd
Camillus, NY 13031
(315) 487-4648
Grades: K-4
| 342 students
Rank: #77.
Onondaga Road Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
703 Onondaga Rd
Syracuse, NY 13219
(315) 487-4653
Grades: K-4
| 321 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to West Genesee Central School District?
West Genesee Central School District manages 7 public schools serving 4,464 students.
What is the rank of West Genesee Central School District?
West Genesee Central School District is ranked #258 out of 1,015 school districts in New York (top 30%) 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in West Genesee Central School District?
82% of West Genesee Central School District students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West Genesee Central School District?
West Genesee Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is West Genesee Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,555 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 4,464 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : 92% (Top 30% in NY)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 60% (Top 30%)
  • : 54% (Top 50%)
  • : 83% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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