For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,925 students in Cortland City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Cortland City School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the New York public school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 63% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public school average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
5 Schools
4,804 Schools
# Students
1,925 Students
2,526,085 Students
# Teachers
175 Teachers
215,006 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Cortland City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 80-84% has increased from 75% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#484 out of 788 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
62%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.72
# American Indian Students
3 Students
18,588 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
23 Students
249,216 Students
% Asian Students
1%
10%
# Hispanic Students
81 Students
726,742 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
29%
# Black Students
56 Students
408,333 Students
% Black Students
3%
16%
# White Students
1,643 Students
1,036,576 Students
% White Students
86%
41%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
6,065 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
117 Students
80,416 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
56,452
# Students in K Grade:
169
173,911
# Students in 1st Grade:
131
175,816
# Students in 2nd Grade:
135
179,820
# Students in 3rd Grade:
131
179,541
# Students in 4th Grade:
125
182,709
# Students in 5th Grade:
148
184,133
# Students in 6th Grade:
129
186,473
# Students in 7th Grade:
169
191,045
# Students in 8th Grade:
163
194,721
# Students in 9th Grade:
195
208,652
# Students in 10th Grade:
156
198,832
# Students in 11th Grade:
124
188,822
# Students in 12th Grade:
141
188,400
# Ungraded Students:
9
36,758
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,981 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,092. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,201 is less than the state median of $31,961. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$54 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$50 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$27,981
$31,092
Spending / Student
$26,201
$31,961
Best Cortland City School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cortland High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8 Valley View Dr
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 758-4100
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 758-4100
Grades: 9-12
| 623 students
Rank: #22.
Randall Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
31 Randall St
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 758-4170
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 758-4170
Grades: 5-6
| 278 students
Rank: #33.
Fe Smith Intermediate School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
33 Wheeler Ave
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 758-4180
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 758-4180
Grades: 3-4
| 256 students
Rank: #44.
Franklyn S Barry Primary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
20 Raymond Ave
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 758-4150
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 758-4150
Grades: K-2
| 435 students
Rank: #55.
Cortland Junior High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
S Valley View Dr
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 758-4111
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 758-4111
Grades: 7-8
| 333 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Cortland City School District?
Cortland City School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,925 students.
What is the rank of Cortland City School District?
Cortland City School District is ranked #496 out of 786 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Cortland City School District?
86% of Cortland City School District students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cortland City School District?
Cortland City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 12:1.
What is Cortland City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,201 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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