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Laurens 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 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 287 students in Laurens Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public School in Laurens Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% 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
1 School
4,805 Schools
# Students
287 Students
2,500,885 Students
# Teachers
35 Teachers
218,084 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Laurens Central School District, which is ranked #584 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 60-79% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#585 out of 1017 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
78%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)60-79%
87%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)28.5%
34.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.73
Showing 2014–2023. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
10%
Showing 2005–2020. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
10%
31%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
15%
Showing 2008–2023. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
% White
87%
39%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $40,404 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 $43,042 is higher than the state median of $36,024. The school district spending/student has grown by 31% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$87,503 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$12 MM
$90,091 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$40,404
$34,989
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$43,042
$36,024
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Laurens Central School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Laurens Central School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
55 Main St
Laurens, NY 13796
(607) 432-2050
Laurens, NY 13796
(607) 432-2050
Gr: PK-12 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Laurens Central School District?
Laurens Central School District manages 1 public schools serving 287 students.
What is the rank of Laurens Central School District?
Laurens Central School District is ranked #584 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 Laurens Central School District?
87% of Laurens Central School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Laurens Central School District?
Laurens Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Laurens Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $43,042 is higher than the state median of $36,024. The school district spending/student has grown by 31% over four school years.
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