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Ripley 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 147 students in Ripley Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public School in Ripley Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), 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
147 Students
2,500,885 Students
# Teachers
21 Teachers
218,084 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Ripley Central School District, which is ranked #791 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 PS% has increased from 70-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#743 out of 1017 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
78%
Graduation Rate
(13-14)≥80%
78%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)33.3%
34.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.73
Showing 2012–2023. View full 34-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
10%
% Hispanic
3%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 33-year historical data
% Black
6%
15%
Showing 2004–2023. View full 34-year historical data
% White
85%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 35-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $73,898 is higher than the state median of $34,989. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $85,422 is higher than the state median of $36,024. The school district spending/student has grown by 49% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$87,503 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$13 MM
$90,091 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$73,898
$34,989
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$85,422
$36,024
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Ripley Central School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ripley Central School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
12 N State St
Ripley, NY 14775
(716) 736-7223
Ripley, NY 14775
(716) 736-7223
Gr: PK-6 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ripley Central School District?
Ripley Central School District manages 1 public schools serving 147 students.
What is the rank of Ripley Central School District?
Ripley Central School District is ranked #791 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 Ripley Central School District?
85% of Ripley Central School District students are White, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ripley Central School District?
Ripley Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 7:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Ripley Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $85,422 is higher than the state median of $36,024. The school district spending/student has grown by 49% over four school years.
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