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Westmoreland Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 820 students in Westmoreland 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 Westmoreland Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% 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
3 Schools
4,816 Schools
# Students
820 Students
2,505,023 Students
# Teachers
72 Teachers
215,495 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Westmoreland Central School District, which is ranked #232 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 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#246 out of 1020 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
78%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.07
0.72
# American Indian Students
1 Student
18,347 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
248,845 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
10%
# Hispanic Students
13 Students
731,469 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
29%
# Black Students
6 Students
394,848 Students
% Black Students
1%
16%
# White Students
791 Students
1,014,287 Students
% White Students
96%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
5,740 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
6 Students
91,130 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
60,988
# Students in K Grade:
61
171,518
# Students in 1st Grade:
51
178,905
# Students in 2nd Grade:
57
175,989
# Students in 3rd Grade:
60
178,881
# Students in 4th Grade:
54
179,134
# Students in 5th Grade:
59
182,604
# Students in 6th Grade:
64
183,404
# Students in 7th Grade:
64
186,412
# Students in 8th Grade:
77
190,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
52
205,061
# Students in 10th Grade:
69
202,111
# Students in 11th Grade:
64
187,737
# Students in 12th Grade:
88
185,289
# Ungraded Students:
-
36,056
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,659 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 $32,872 is higher than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$27 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$26,659
$31,353
Spending / Student
$32,872
$32,230
Best Westmoreland Central School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Deforest A Hill Primary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5176 Rt 233
Westmoreland, NY 13490
(315) 557-2637
Westmoreland, NY 13490
(315) 557-2637
Grades: PK-2
| 169 students
Rank: #22.
Donald H Crane Junior/senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5176 Rt 233
Westmoreland, NY 13490
(315) 557-2616
Westmoreland, NY 13490
(315) 557-2616
Grades: 7-12
| 414 students
Rank: #33.
Westmoreland Upper Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5176 Rt 233
Westmoreland, NY 13490
(315) 557-2618
Westmoreland, NY 13490
(315) 557-2618
Grades: 3-6
| 237 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Westmoreland Central School District?
Westmoreland Central School District manages 3 public schools serving 820 students.
What is the rank of Westmoreland Central School District?
Westmoreland Central School District is ranked #232 out of 1,017 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: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Westmoreland Central School District?
96% of Westmoreland Central School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Westmoreland Central School District?
Westmoreland Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Westmoreland Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $32,872 is higher than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
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