For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 673 students in Marathon Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Marathon Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
2 Schools
4,805 Schools
# Students
673 Students
2,500,885 Students
# Teachers
68 Teachers
218,084 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Marathon Central School District, which is ranked #427 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 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#442 out of 1017 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
78%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
87%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)22.1%
34.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.04
0.73
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
10%
% Hispanic
1%
31%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
15%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% White
98%
39%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $31,985 in this school district is less than the state median of $34,989. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $30,941 is less than the state median of $36,024. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$87,503 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$21 MM
$90,091 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$31,985
$34,989
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$30,941
$36,024
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Marathon Central School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marathon High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Park St
Marathon, NY 13803
(607) 849-3251
Marathon, NY 13803
(607) 849-3251
Gr: 7-12 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
William Appleby Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
24 Albro Rd
Marathon, NY 13803
(607) 849-3281
Marathon, NY 13803
(607) 849-3281
Gr: PK-6 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Marathon Central School District?
Marathon Central School District manages 2 public schools serving 673 students.
What is the rank of Marathon Central School District?
Marathon Central School District is ranked #427 out of 1,007 school districts in New York (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Marathon Central School District?
98% of Marathon Central School District students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Marathon Central School District?
Marathon Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Marathon Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $30,941 is less than the state median of $36,024. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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