Rome City School District

409 Bell Rd
Rome, NY 13440-5243
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Rome City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,234 students in Rome City 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 Rome City School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the New York public school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 63% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public school average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
9 Schools
4,802 Schools
# Students
5,234 Students
2,526,339 Students
# Teachers
424 Teachers
214,998 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

District Rank

Rome City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 786 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has increased from 78% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (NY)
#699 out of 788 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Rome City   School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
35%
55%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Rome City   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
46%
62%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Rome City   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
82%
85%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Rome City   School District and public school graduation rate of NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.40
0.72
# American Indian Students
15 Students
18,588 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
69 Students
249,216 Students
% Asian Students
1%
10%
# Hispanic Students
493 Students
726,742 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
29%
# Black Students
453 Students
408,333 Students
% Black Students
9%
16%
# White Students
4,017 Students
1,036,576 Students
% White Students
77%
41%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
6,065 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
181 Students
80,416 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
118
56,452
# Students in K Grade:
353
173,949
# Students in 1st Grade:
364
175,863
# Students in 2nd Grade:
408
179,873
# Students in 3rd Grade:
398
179,590
# Students in 4th Grade:
395
182,759
# Students in 5th Grade:
441
184,187
# Students in 6th Grade:
381
186,526
# Students in 7th Grade:
423
191,086
# Students in 8th Grade:
386
194,590
# Students in 9th Grade:
396
208,652
# Students in 10th Grade:
378
198,832
# Students in 11th Grade:
364
188,822
# Students in 12th Grade:
382
188,400
# Ungraded Students:
47
36,758

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $23,766 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,089. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,414 is less than the state median of $31,958. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NY)
Total Revenue
$124 MM
$78,541 MM
This chart display total revenue of Rome City   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$117 MM
$80,737 MM
This chart display total spending of Rome City   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$23,766
$31,089
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Rome City   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$22,414
$31,958
This chart display average spending per public school student in Rome City   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Rome City School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rome Free Academy
Math: 85% | Reading: ≥95%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
95 Dart Circle
Rome, NY 13441
(315) 334-7203
Grades: 9-12
| 1,538 students
Rank: #22.
Ridge Mills Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7841 Rome-wstrnvll Rd
Rome, NY 13440
(315) 334-1281
Grades: K-6
| 378 students
Rank: #33.
Stokes Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
9095 Turin Rd
Rome, NY 13440
(315) 334-1221
Grades: K-6
| 336 students
Rank: #44.
Louis V Denti Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 Ruby St
Rome, NY 13440
(315) 338-5371
Grades: K-6
| 598 students
Rank: #55.
John E Joy Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
8194 Bielby Rd
Rome, NY 13440
(315) 334-1261
Grades: K-6
| 365 students
Rank: #66.
Lyndon H Strough Middle School
Math: 20% | Reading: 40%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
801 Laurel St
Rome, NY 13440
(315) 338-5201
Grades: 7-8
| 828 students
Rank: #77.
Gansevoort Elementary School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
758 W Liberty St
Rome, NY 13440
(315) 334-5181
Grades: K-6
| 426 students
Rank: #88.
Bellamy Elementary School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7118 Brennan Ave
Rome, NY 13440
(315) 338-5261
Grades: K-6
| 618 students
Rank: n/an/a
Clough Prek Center
409 Bell Rd
Rome, NY 13440
(315) 334-1250
Grades: PK-2
| 147 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Rome City School District?
Rome City School District manages 9 public schools serving 5,234 students.
What is the rank of Rome City School District?
Rome City School District is ranked #666 out of 786 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Rome City School District?
77% of Rome City School District students are White, 9% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Rome City School District?
Rome City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 12:1.
What is Rome City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,414 is less than the state median of $31,958. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 9 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 5,234 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : 82% (Btm 50% in NY)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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