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Deruyter Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 306 students in Deruyter Central 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 Deruyter Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
2 Schools
4,806 Schools
# Students
306 Students
2,500,934 Students
# Teachers
44 Teachers
218,093 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Deruyter Central School District, which is ranked #705 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 90% has increased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#719 out of 1017 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
78%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)31.4%
34.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.73
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
10%
% Hispanic
3%
31%
% Black
1%
15%
% White
93%
39%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $39,258 is higher than the state median of $31,405. The school district revenue/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $46,275 is higher than the state median of $32,283. The school district spending/student has grown by 37% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$39,258
$31,405
Spending / Student
$46,275
$32,283
Best Deruyter Central School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Deruyter High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
711 Railroad St
De Ruyter, NY 13052
(315) 852-3400
De Ruyter, NY 13052
(315) 852-3400
Gr: 5-12 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Deruyter Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
711 Railroad St
De Ruyter, NY 13052
(315) 852-3400
De Ruyter, NY 13052
(315) 852-3400
Gr: PK-4 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Deruyter Central School District?
Deruyter Central School District manages 2 public schools serving 306 students.
What is the rank of Deruyter Central School District?
Deruyter Central School District is ranked #705 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: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Deruyter Central School District?
93% of Deruyter Central School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Deruyter Central School District?
Deruyter Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 7:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Deruyter Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $46,275 is higher than the state median of $32,283. The school district spending/student has grown by 37% over four school years.
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