For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,590 students in Phoenix Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Phoenix Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% 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
1,590 Students
2,500,885 Students
# Teachers
148 Teachers
218,084 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Phoenix Central School District, which is ranked #818 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 87% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#813 out of 1017 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
78%
Graduation Rate
87%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)33.5%
34.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.11
0.73
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
10%
% Hispanic
2%
31%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
15%
Showing 2008–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% White
94%
39%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $36,485 is higher 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 $31,969 is less than the state median of $36,024. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$58 MM
$87,503 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$51 MM
$90,091 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$36,485
$34,989
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$31,969
$36,024
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Phoenix Central School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
John C Birdlebough High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
552 Main St
Phoenix, NY 13135
(315) 695-1631
Phoenix, NY 13135
(315) 695-1631
Gr: 9-12 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Emerson J Dillon Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
116 Volney St
Phoenix, NY 13135
(315) 695-1521
Phoenix, NY 13135
(315) 695-1521
Gr: 5-8 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Michael A Maroun Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11 Elm St
Phoenix, NY 13135
(315) 695-1561
Phoenix, NY 13135
(315) 695-1561
Gr: PK-4 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Phoenix Central School District?
Phoenix Central School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,590 students.
What is the rank of Phoenix Central School District?
Phoenix Central School District is ranked #818 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Phoenix Central School District?
94% of Phoenix Central School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Phoenix Central School District?
Phoenix 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 Phoenix Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $31,969 is less than the state median of $36,024. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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