For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 642 students in Southern Cayuga Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Southern Cayuga Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% 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
2 Schools
4,804 Schools
# Students
642 Students
2,526,085 Students
# Teachers
58 Teachers
215,006 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Southern Cayuga Central School District, which is ranked #213 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 90% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#210 out of 1020 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
78%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.30
0.72
# American Indian Students
5 Students
18,588 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
6 Students
249,216 Students
% Asian Students
1%
10%
# Hispanic Students
83 Students
726,742 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
29%
# Black Students
1 Student
408,333 Students
% Black Students
n/a
16%
# White Students
530 Students
1,036,576 Students
% White Students
83%
41%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
6,065 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
16 Students
80,416 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
19
56,452
# Students in K Grade:
54
173,911
# Students in 1st Grade:
44
175,816
# Students in 2nd Grade:
44
179,820
# Students in 3rd Grade:
45
179,541
# Students in 4th Grade:
41
182,709
# Students in 5th Grade:
47
184,133
# Students in 6th Grade:
51
186,473
# Students in 7th Grade:
55
191,045
# Students in 8th Grade:
46
194,721
# Students in 9th Grade:
56
208,652
# Students in 10th Grade:
44
198,832
# Students in 11th Grade:
47
188,822
# Students in 12th Grade:
49
188,400
# Ungraded Students:
-
36,758
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $28,762 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,092. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,506 is less than the state median of $31,961. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$28,762
$31,092
Spending / Student
$25,506
$31,961
Best Southern Cayuga Central School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Southern Cayuga 7-12 Secondary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2384 Rt 34b
Aurora, NY 13026
(315) 364-7111
Aurora, NY 13026
(315) 364-7111
Grades: 7-12
| 297 students
Rank: #22.
Southern Cayuga Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2384 Rt 34b
Aurora, NY 13026
(315) 364-7098
Aurora, NY 13026
(315) 364-7098
Grades: PK-6
| 345 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Southern Cayuga Central School District?
Southern Cayuga Central School District manages 2 public schools serving 642 students.
What is the rank of Southern Cayuga Central School District?
Southern Cayuga Central School District is ranked #213 out of 1,019 school districts in New York (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Southern Cayuga Central School District?
83% of Southern Cayuga Central School District students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Southern Cayuga Central School District?
Southern Cayuga Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 12:1.
What is Southern Cayuga Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,506 is less than the state median of $31,961. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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