For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 637 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 62% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
2 Schools
4,805 Schools
# Students
637 Students
2,500,885 Students
# Teachers
57 Teachers
218,084 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Southern Cayuga Central School District, which is ranked #262 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 90% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#249 out of 1017 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
78%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
87%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)30.7%
34.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.32
0.73
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
n/a
10%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
16%
31%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
15%
Showing 2008–2021. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% White
81%
39%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $33,513 in this school district is less than the state median of $34,989. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $35,931 is less than the state median of $36,024. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$87,503 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$23 MM
$90,091 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$33,513
$34,989
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$35,931
$36,024
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Southern Cayuga Central School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southern Cayuga 7-12 Secondary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2384 Rt 34b
Aurora, NY 13026
(315) 364-7111
Aurora, NY 13026
(315) 364-7111
Gr: 7-12 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Southern Cayuga Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2384 Rt 34b
Aurora, NY 13026
(315) 364-7098
Aurora, NY 13026
(315) 364-7098
Gr: PK-6 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Southern Cayuga Central School District?
Southern Cayuga Central School District manages 2 public schools serving 637 students.
What is the rank of Southern Cayuga Central School District?
Southern Cayuga Central School District is ranked #262 out of 1,007 school districts in New York (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Southern Cayuga Central School District?
81% of Southern Cayuga Central School District students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
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 equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Southern Cayuga Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $35,931 is less than the state median of $36,024. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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