Top Rankings
Marcellus Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,407 students in Marcellus Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Marcellus Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% 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
3 Schools
4,805 Schools
# Students
1,407 Students
2,500,885 Students
# Teachers
126 Teachers
218,084 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Marcellus Central School District, which is ranked #259 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 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#243 out of 1017 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
89%
78%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)90-94%
87%
Showing 2013–2022. View full 12-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)15.3%
34.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.73
Showing 2014–2023. View full 35-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
10%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 35-year historical data
% Hispanic
2%
31%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 23-year historical data
% Black
1%
15%
Showing 1994–2023. View full 34-year historical data
% White
93%
39%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 35-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $28,840 in this school district is less than the state median of $34,989. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $36,562 is higher than the state median of $36,024. The school district spending/student has grown by 34% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$41 MM
$87,503 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$51 MM
$90,091 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$28,840
$34,989
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$36,562
$36,024
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Marcellus Central School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marcellus High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Mustang Hill
Marcellus, NY 13108
(315) 673-6300
Marcellus, NY 13108
(315) 673-6300
Gr: 9-12 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
K C Heffernan Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2 Learners Lndg
Marcellus, NY 13108
(315) 673-6100
Marcellus, NY 13108
(315) 673-6100
Gr: PK-3 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
C S Driver Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2 Reed Pkwy
Marcellus, NY 13108
(315) 673-6200
Marcellus, NY 13108
(315) 673-6200
Gr: 4-8 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Marcellus Central School District?
Marcellus Central School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,407 students.
What is the rank of Marcellus Central School District?
Marcellus Central School District is ranked #259 out of 1,007 school districts in New York (top 30%) 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: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Marcellus Central School District?
93% of Marcellus Central School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Marcellus Central School District?
Marcellus 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 Marcellus Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $36,562 is higher than the state median of $36,024. The school district spending/student has grown by 34% over four school years.
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