Top Rankings
Potsdam Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,320 students in Potsdam 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 Schools in Potsdam Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the New York public school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 63% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,804 Schools
# Students
1,320 Students
2,526,085 Students
# Teachers
108 Teachers
215,006 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Potsdam Central School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 786 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#310 out of 788 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
62%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.72
# American Indian Students
4 Students
18,588 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
45 Students
249,216 Students
% Asian Students
3%
10%
# Hispanic Students
44 Students
726,742 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
29%
# Black Students
21 Students
408,333 Students
% Black Students
2%
16%
# White Students
1,185 Students
1,036,576 Students
% White Students
90%
41%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
6,065 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
20 Students
80,416 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
88
56,452
# Students in K Grade:
81
173,911
# Students in 1st Grade:
94
175,816
# Students in 2nd Grade:
110
179,820
# Students in 3rd Grade:
96
179,541
# Students in 4th Grade:
80
182,709
# Students in 5th Grade:
94
184,133
# Students in 6th Grade:
67
186,473
# Students in 7th Grade:
113
191,045
# Students in 8th Grade:
95
194,721
# Students in 9th Grade:
128
208,652
# Students in 10th Grade:
98
198,832
# Students in 11th Grade:
73
188,822
# Students in 12th Grade:
95
188,400
# Ungraded Students:
8
36,758
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,814 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,092. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,307 is less than the state median of $31,961. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$35 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$32 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$26,814
$31,092
Spending / Student
$24,307
$31,961
Best Potsdam Central School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Potsdam Senior High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
29 Leroy St
Potsdam, NY 13676
(315) 265-2000
Potsdam, NY 13676
(315) 265-2000
Grades: 8-12
| 395 students
Rank: #22.
Lawrence Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
29 Leroy St
Potsdam, NY 13676
(315) 265-2000
Potsdam, NY 13676
(315) 265-2000
Grades: PK-4
| 549 students
Rank: #33.
A A Kingston Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
29 Leroy St
Potsdam, NY 13676
(315) 265-2000
Potsdam, NY 13676
(315) 265-2000
Grades: 5-8
| 376 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Potsdam Central School District?
Potsdam Central School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,320 students.
What is the rank of Potsdam Central School District?
Potsdam Central School District is ranked #315 out of 786 school districts in New York (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Potsdam Central School District?
90% of Potsdam Central School District students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Potsdam Central School District?
Potsdam Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 12:1.
What is Potsdam Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,307 is less than the state median of $31,961. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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