Southern Cayuga Central School District

2384 Rt 34b
Aurora, NY 13026-9743
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
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 7/10, which is in the top 50% 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 56%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 63% 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

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
2 Schools
4,804 Schools
# Students
642 Students
2,526,520 Students
# Teachers
58 Teachers
215,025 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

District Rank

Southern Cayuga Central School District, which is ranked within the top 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 80-89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (NY)
#303 out of 788 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Southern Cayuga Central   School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
61%
55%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Southern Cayuga Central   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
61%
62%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Southern Cayuga Central   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
80-89%
85%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Southern Cayuga Central   School District and public school graduation rate of NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

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
173,952
# Students in 1st Grade:
44
175,866
# Students in 2nd Grade:
44
179,876
# Students in 3rd Grade:
45
179,592
# Students in 4th Grade:
41
182,761
# Students in 5th Grade:
47
184,189
# Students in 6th Grade:
51
186,528
# Students in 7th Grade:
55
191,088
# Students in 8th Grade:
46
194,752
# 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 $31,087. 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 $31,956. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NY)
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$78,541 MM
This chart display total revenue of Southern Cayuga Central   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$16 MM
$80,737 MM
This chart display total spending of Southern Cayuga Central   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$28,762
$31,087
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Southern Cayuga Central   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$25,506
$31,956
This chart display average spending per public school student in Southern Cayuga Central   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Southern Cayuga Central School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Southern Cayuga Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2384 Rt 34b
Aurora, NY 13026
(315) 364-7098
Grades: PK-6
| 345 students
Rank: #22.
Southern Cayuga 7-12 Secondary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2384 Rt 34b
Aurora, NY 13026
(315) 364-7111
Grades: 7-12
| 297 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 #302 out of 786 school districts in New York (top 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 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 $31,956. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 642 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : 80-89% (Btm 50% in NY)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 61% (Top 50%)
  • : 61% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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