Midlakes High School is a public high school in Phelps, Ontario County, New York, and the only high school operated by the Phelps Clifton Springs Central School District.
Serving 677 students in grades 7-12, Midlakes Middle/high School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 677 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Midlakes High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Clifton Springs, NY, covering approximately 95.1 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 5.5 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 7.3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Midlakes Middle/high School's student population of 677 students has grown by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 72 teachers has grown by 67% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
677 students
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
School Calendar
Campus Size
125 acres
School Rankings
Midlakes Middle/high School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Midlakes Middle/high School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3172 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
10%
31%
Black
1%
15%
White
86%
39%
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87.2%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.8%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Screaming Eagles
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Midlakes Middle/high School's ranking?
Midlakes Middle/high School is ranked #3172 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Midlakes Middle/high School often compared to?
Midlakes Middle/high Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Geneva High School, Canandaigua Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Midlakes Middle/high School?
The graduation rate of Midlakes Middle/high School is 90-94%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend Midlakes Middle/high School?
677 students attend Midlakes Middle/high School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Midlakes Middle/high School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Midlakes Middle/high School?
Midlakes Middle/high School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Midlakes Middle/high School offer ?
Midlakes Middle/high School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Midlakes Middle/high School part of?
Midlakes Middle/high School is part of Phelps-Clifton Springs Central School District.
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