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Phelps-Clifton Springs Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,438 students in Phelps-Clifton Springs Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Phelps-Clifton Springs Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% 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
2 Schools
4,805 Schools
# Students
1,438 Students
2,500,885 Students
# Teachers
148 Teachers
218,084 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Phelps-Clifton Springs Central School District, which is ranked #925 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 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#926 out of 1017 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
78%
Graduation Rate
92%
87.2%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)24.5%
34.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.73
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
10%
% Hispanic
7%
31%
% Black
1%
15%
% White
90%
39%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $32,319 in this school district is less than the state median of $34,989. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $35,179 is less than the state median of $36,024. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$47 MM
$87,503 MM
Spending
$51 MM
$90,091 MM
Revenue / Student
$32,319
$34,989
Spending / Student
$35,179
$36,024
Best Phelps-Clifton Springs Central School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Midlakes Middle/high School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1554 Rt 488
Clifton Springs, NY 14432
(315) 548-6300
Clifton Springs, NY 14432
(315) 548-6300
Gr: 7-12 | 677 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Midlakes Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1510 Rt 488
Clifton Springs, NY 14432
(315) 548-6900
Clifton Springs, NY 14432
(315) 548-6900
Gr: PK-6 | 761 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Phelps-Clifton Springs Central School District?
Phelps-Clifton Springs Central School District manages 2 public schools serving 1,438 students.
What is the rank of Phelps-Clifton Springs Central School District?
Phelps-Clifton Springs Central School District is ranked #925 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Phelps-Clifton Springs Central School District?
90% of Phelps-Clifton Springs Central School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Phelps-Clifton Springs Central School District?
Phelps-Clifton Springs 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 Phelps-Clifton Springs Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $35,179 is less than the state median of $36,024. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
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