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Saranac Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,510 students in Saranac 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 Schools in Saranac Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
4 Schools
4,804 Schools
# Students
1,510 Students
2,526,085 Students
# Teachers
131 Teachers
215,006 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Saranac Central School District, which is ranked #769 of all 1,019 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#769 out of 1020 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
89%
78%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.08
0.72
# American Indian Students
2 Students
18,588 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
249,216 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
10%
# Hispanic Students
18 Students
726,742 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
29%
# Black Students
1 Student
408,333 Students
% Black Students
n/a
16%
# White Students
1,449 Students
1,036,576 Students
% White Students
96%
41%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
6,065 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
37 Students
80,416 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
58
56,452
# Students in K Grade:
141
173,911
# Students in 1st Grade:
119
175,816
# Students in 2nd Grade:
95
179,820
# Students in 3rd Grade:
116
179,541
# Students in 4th Grade:
103
182,709
# Students in 5th Grade:
121
184,133
# Students in 6th Grade:
122
186,473
# Students in 7th Grade:
117
191,045
# Students in 8th Grade:
107
194,721
# Students in 9th Grade:
116
208,652
# Students in 10th Grade:
102
198,832
# Students in 11th Grade:
92
188,822
# Students in 12th Grade:
96
188,400
# Ungraded Students:
5
36,758
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,764 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,092. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,449 is less than the state median of $31,961. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$36 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$41 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,764
$31,092
Spending / Student
$27,449
$31,961
Best Saranac Central School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Saranac High School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
60 Picketts Crnrs Rd
Saranac, NY 12981
(518) 565-5800
Saranac, NY 12981
(518) 565-5800
Grades: 9-12
| 409 students
Rank: #22.
Saranac Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
18 Picketts Crnrs Rd
Saranac, NY 12981
(518) 565-5900
Saranac, NY 12981
(518) 565-5900
Grades: PK-5
| 381 students
Rank: #33.
Saranac Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
70 Picketts Crnrs Rd
Saranac, NY 12981
(518) 565-5700
Saranac, NY 12981
(518) 565-5700
Grades: 6-8
| 346 students
Rank: #44.
Morrisonville Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
47 Sand Rd
Saranac, NY 12981
(518) 565-5980
Saranac, NY 12981
(518) 565-5980
Grades: PK-5
| 374 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Saranac Central School District?
Saranac Central School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,510 students.
What is the rank of Saranac Central School District?
Saranac Central School District is ranked #769 out of 1,019 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Saranac Central School District?
96% of Saranac Central School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Saranac Central School District?
Saranac Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 12:1.
What is Saranac Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,449 is less than the state median of $31,961. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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