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Salmon River 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 are 4 public schools serving 1,373 students in Salmon River 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 Salmon River Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
4 Schools
4,805 Schools
# Students
1,373 Students
2,500,885 Students
# Teachers
153 Teachers
218,084 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Salmon River Central School District, which is ranked #989 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 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#996 out of 1017 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
78%
Graduation Rate
87%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)46.9%
34.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.73
Showing 2014–2023. View full 35-year historical data
% American Indian
61%
1%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 34-year historical data
% Asian
n/a
10%
% Hispanic
2%
31%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 21-year historical data
% Black
n/a
15%
% White
29%
39%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 35-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
4%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 12-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $42,306 is higher than the state median of $34,989. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $44,442 is higher than the state median of $36,024. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$58 MM
$87,503 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$61 MM
$90,091 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$42,306
$34,989
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$44,442
$36,024
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Salmon River Central School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Salmon River High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
637 County Rt 1
Fort Covington, NY 12937
(518) 358-6620
Fort Covington, NY 12937
(518) 358-6620
Gr: 9-12 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #22.
Salmon River Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
637 County Rt 1
Fort Covington, NY 12937
(518) 358-6650
Fort Covington, NY 12937
(518) 358-6650
Gr: 6-8 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #33.
Salmon River Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
637 County Rt 1
Fort Covington, NY 12937
(518) 358-6670
Fort Covington, NY 12937
(518) 358-6670
Gr: PK-5 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #44.
Saint Regis Mohawk School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
385 Church St
Hogansburg, NY 13655
(518) 358-2763
Hogansburg, NY 13655
(518) 358-2763
Gr: PK-5 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Salmon River Central School District?
Salmon River Central School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,373 students.
What is the rank of Salmon River Central School District?
Salmon River Central School District is ranked #989 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 Salmon River Central School District?
61% of Salmon River Central School District students are American Indian, 29% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Salmon River Central School District?
Salmon River Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Salmon River Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $44,442 is higher than the state median of $36,024. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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