Top Rankings
Cato-Meridian Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 846 students in Cato-Meridian Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Cato-Meridian Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
2 Schools
4,805 Schools
# Students
846 Students
2,500,885 Students
# Teachers
75 Teachers
218,084 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Cato-Meridian Central School District, which is ranked #558 of all 1,007 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#550 out of 1017 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
78%
Graduation Rate
92%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)30.6%
34.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.73
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
10%
% Hispanic
2%
31%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
15%
Showing 2006–2020. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
% White
93%
39%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $31,288 in this school district is less than the state median of $34,989. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $31,969 is less than the state median of $36,024. The school district spending/student has grown by 28% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$27 MM
$87,503 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$27 MM
$90,091 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$31,288
$34,989
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$31,969
$36,024
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Cato-Meridian Central School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cato-meridian Junior-senior High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2851 State Rte 370
Cato, NY 13033
(315) 626-3439
Cato, NY 13033
(315) 626-3439
Gr: 7-12 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Cato-meridian Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2851 State Rte 370
Cato, NY 13033
(315) 626-3439
Cato, NY 13033
(315) 626-3439
Gr: PK-6 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Cato-Meridian Central School District?
Cato-Meridian Central School District manages 2 public schools serving 846 students.
What is the rank of Cato-Meridian Central School District?
Cato-Meridian Central School District is ranked #558 out of 1,007 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Cato-Meridian Central School District?
93% of Cato-Meridian Central School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cato-Meridian Central School District?
Cato-Meridian 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 Cato-Meridian Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $31,969 is less than the state median of $36,024. The school district spending/student has grown by 28% over four school years.
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