Gates Chili Central School District

3 Spartan Way
Rochester, NY 14624-1440
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Gates Chili Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,598 students in Gates Chili Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Gates Chili Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
6 Schools
4,805 Schools
# Students
3,598 Students
2,500,885 Students
# Teachers
325 Teachers
218,084 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Gates Chili Central School District, which is ranked #763 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 84% has increased from 80% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NY)
#760 out of 1017 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

46%
52%

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36%
49%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

71%
78%
84%
87.2%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
29.8%
34.8%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.69
0.73

Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
5%
10%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

% Hispanic
17%
31%

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% Black
18%
15%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

% White
49%
39%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
4%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $36,979 is higher than the state median of $34,989. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $33,877 is less than the state median of $36,024. The school district spending/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NY)
Total Revenue
$133 MM
$87,503 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$122 MM
$90,091 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$36,979
$34,989

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$33,877
$36,024

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Gates Chili Central School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gates Chili High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1 Spartan Way
Rochester, NY 14624
(585) 247-5050
Gr: 9-12 | 1,134 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
Florence Brasser School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 Coldwater Rd
Rochester, NY 14624
(585) 247-1880
Gr: K-5 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #33.
Gates Chili Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2 Spartan Way
Rochester, NY 14624
(585) 247-5050
Gr: 6-8 | 838 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #44.
Paul Road School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
571 Paul Rd
Rochester, NY 14624
(585) 247-2144
Gr: K-5 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #55.
Walt Disney School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
175 Coldwater Rd
Rochester, NY 14624
(585) 247-3151
Gr: K-5 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #66.
Neil Armstrong School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3273 Lyell Rd
Rochester, NY 14606
(585) 247-3190
Gr: K-5 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 58%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Gates Chili Central School District?
Gates Chili Central School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,598 students.
What is the rank of Gates Chili Central School District?
Gates Chili Central School District is ranked #763 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Gates Chili Central School District?
49% of Gates Chili Central School District students are White, 18% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Gates Chili Central School District?
Gates Chili 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 Gates Chili Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $33,877 is less than the state median of $36,024. The school district spending/student has declined by 13% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,598 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : 84% (Top 50% in NY)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 71% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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