Top Rankings
Lakeland Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 5,435 students in Lakeland Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Lakeland Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
8 Schools
4,804 Schools
# Students
5,435 Students
2,526,085 Students
# Teachers
475 Teachers
215,006 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Lakeland Central School District, which is ranked #204 of all 1,019 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#203 out of 1020 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90%
78%
Graduation Rate
95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.72
# American Indian Students
8 Students
18,588 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
242 Students
249,216 Students
% Asian Students
5%
10%
# Hispanic Students
1,434 Students
726,742 Students
% Hispanic Students
26%
29%
# Black Students
380 Students
408,333 Students
% Black Students
7%
16%
# White Students
3,201 Students
1,036,576 Students
% White Students
59%
41%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
6,065 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
163 Students
80,416 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
68
56,452
# Students in K Grade:
365
173,911
# Students in 1st Grade:
340
175,816
# Students in 2nd Grade:
369
179,820
# Students in 3rd Grade:
383
179,541
# Students in 4th Grade:
354
182,709
# Students in 5th Grade:
399
184,133
# Students in 6th Grade:
400
186,473
# Students in 7th Grade:
424
191,045
# Students in 8th Grade:
448
194,721
# Students in 9th Grade:
446
208,652
# Students in 10th Grade:
455
198,832
# Students in 11th Grade:
457
188,822
# Students in 12th Grade:
477
188,400
# Ungraded Students:
50
36,758
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $31,133 is higher than the state median of $31,092. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $29,276 is less than the state median of $31,961. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$169 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$159 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$31,133
$31,092
Spending / Student
$29,276
$31,961
Best Lakeland Central School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lakeland High School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1349 E Main St
Shrub Oak, NY 10588
(914) 528-0600
Shrub Oak, NY 10588
(914) 528-0600
Grades: 9-12
| 955 students
Rank: #22.
Walter Panas High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
300 Croton Ave
Cortlandt Manor, NY 10567
(914) 739-2823
Cortlandt Manor, NY 10567
(914) 739-2823
Grades: 9-12
| 913 students
Rank: #33.
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3636 Gomer St
Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
(914) 245-4802
Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
(914) 245-4802
Grades: K-5
| 414 students
Rank: #44.
George Washington Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3634 Lexington Ave
Mohegan Lake, NY 10547
(914) 528-2021
Mohegan Lake, NY 10547
(914) 528-2021
Grades: K-5
| 419 students
Rank: #55.
Lincoln Titus Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10 Lincoln Ave
Crompond, NY 10517
(914) 528-2519
Crompond, NY 10517
(914) 528-2519
Grades: PK-5
| 413 students
Rank: #66.
Lakeland-copper Beech Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3417 Old Yorktown Rd
Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
(914) 245-1885
Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
(914) 245-1885
Grades: 6-8
| 1,279 students
Rank: #77.
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3477 Kamhi Dr
Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
(914) 245-7444
Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
(914) 245-7444
Grades: K-5
| 482 students
Rank: #88.
Van Cortlandtville School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
31002 Main St-rt 6
Mohegan Lake, NY 10547
(914) 528-1354
Mohegan Lake, NY 10547
(914) 528-1354
Grades: K-5
| 560 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lakeland Central School District?
Lakeland Central School District manages 8 public schools serving 5,435 students.
What is the rank of Lakeland Central School District?
Lakeland Central School District is ranked #204 out of 1,019 school districts in New York (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lakeland Central School District?
59% of Lakeland Central School District students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lakeland Central School District?
Lakeland Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 12:1.
What is Lakeland Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $29,276 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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