For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,096 students in Saranac Lake 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 Saranac Lake Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the New York public school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 63% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority 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
4 Schools
4,804 Schools
# Students
1,096 Students
2,526,520 Students
# Teachers
108 Teachers
215,025 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
Saranac Lake Central 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 90-94% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#675 out of 788 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
62%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.05
0.72
# American Indian Students
n/a
18,588 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
249,216 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
10%
# Hispanic Students
4 Students
726,742 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
29%
# Black Students
11 Students
408,333 Students
% Black Students
1%
16%
# White Students
1,067 Students
1,036,576 Students
% White Students
97%
41%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
6,065 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
14 Students
80,416 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
56,452
# Students in K Grade:
68
173,952
# Students in 1st Grade:
68
175,866
# Students in 2nd Grade:
76
179,876
# Students in 3rd Grade:
58
179,592
# Students in 4th Grade:
73
182,761
# Students in 5th Grade:
102
184,189
# Students in 6th Grade:
85
186,528
# Students in 7th Grade:
91
191,088
# Students in 8th Grade:
112
194,752
# Students in 9th Grade:
91
208,652
# Students in 10th Grade:
92
198,832
# Students in 11th Grade:
93
188,822
# Students in 12th Grade:
83
188,400
# Ungraded Students:
4
36,758
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $31,328 is higher than the state median of $31,087. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,926 is less than the state median of $31,956. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$34 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$32 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$31,328
$31,087
Spending / Student
$28,926
$31,956
Best Saranac Lake Central School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Saranac Lake Senior High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
79 Canaras Ave
Saranac Lake, NY 12983
(518) 891-4450
Saranac Lake, NY 12983
(518) 891-4450
Grades: 9-12
| 362 students
Rank: #22.
Petrova Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
79 Canaras Ave
Saranac Lake, NY 12983
(518) 891-4221
Saranac Lake, NY 12983
(518) 891-4221
Grades: K-5
| 344 students
Rank: #33.
Bloomingdale School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
79 Canaras Ave
Saranac Lake, NY 12983
(518) 891-3198
Saranac Lake, NY 12983
(518) 891-3198
Grades: K-5
| 101 students
Rank: #44.
Saranac Lake Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
79 Canaras Ave
Saranac Lake, NY 12983
(518) 891-4221
Saranac Lake, NY 12983
(518) 891-4221
Grades: 6-8
| 289 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Saranac Lake Central School District?
Saranac Lake Central School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,096 students.
What is the rank of Saranac Lake Central School District?
Saranac Lake Central School District is ranked #683 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Saranac Lake Central School District?
97% of Saranac Lake Central School District students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Saranac Lake Central School District?
Saranac Lake Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 12:1.
What is Saranac Lake Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $28,926 is less than the state median of $31,956. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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