Elmira City School District
- For the 2020 school year, there are 2 public middle schools in Elmira City School District, serving 1,292 students.
- Public middle school in Elmira City School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the New York public middle school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 48% statewide average). This district's average middle school ranking is in the bottom 50% of public middle schools in New York.
- The top ranked public middle schools in Elmira City School District are Ernie Davis Academy and Broadway Academy. Overall school rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public middle school average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the New York public middle school average of 12:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Elmira City School District |
| School District Website | http://www.elmiracityschools.com |
| School District Phone Number | (607)735-3010 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (NY) |
| # of Schools | 2 Schools | 1,619 Schools |
| # of Students | 1,292 Students | 922,454 Students |
| # of Teachers | 105 Teachers | 74,407 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 |
District Comparison
- Elmira City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 734 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018 school year.
- The school district's graduation rate of 68% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (NY) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 31% | 52% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 31% | 52% |
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| Graduation Rate | 68% | 82% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.43 | 0.71 |
| # of American Indian Students | n/a | 6,720 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of Asian Students | 8 Students | 76,378 Students |
| % Asian Students | 1% | 8% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 43 Students | 245,376 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 3% | 27% |
| # of Black Students | 199 Students | 190,427 Students |
| % Black Students | 15% | 21% |
| # of White Students | 955 Students | 382,557 Students |
| % White Students | 74% | 41% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 1 Student | 2,422 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 86 Students | 18,574 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 7% | 2% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | - | 8,370 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | - | 25,589 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | - | 26,618 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | - | 27,062 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | - | 28,114 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | - | 29,352 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | - | 44,425 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | - | 168,682 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 453 | 197,065 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 411 | 198,053 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 425 | 41,543 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | - | 36,798 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | - | 33,231 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | - | 32,996 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | 3 | 24,556 |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $18,214 in this school district is less than the state average of $32,776. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $21,237 is less than the state average of $34,144. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (NY) |
| Total Revenue | $124 MM | $29 MM |
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| Spending | $145 MM | $30 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $18,214 | $32,776 |
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| Spending / Student | $21,237 | $34,144 |
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Elmira City School District Public Middle Schools (2020)
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School (Math/Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students - Broadway Academy Math: 16% | Reading: 19%
Rank: Bottom 50%1000 Broadway
Elmira, NY 14904
(607)735-3300
Grades: 7 | 454 students
- Ernie Davis Academy Math: 26% | Reading: 24%
Rank: Bottom 50%933 Hoffman St
Elmira, NY 14905
(607)735-3100
Grades: 8-9 | 838 students
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