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South Seneca Middle/high School vs. Mynderse Academy

Should you attend South Seneca Middle/high School or Mynderse Academy? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
South Seneca Middle/high School
7263 S Main St
Ovid, NY 14521
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Mynderse Academy
105 Troy St
Seneca Falls, NY 13148
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

South Seneca Middle/high School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 10%)

Mynderse Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 339 students in grades 6-12, South Seneca Middle/high School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 368 students in grades 9-12, Mynderse Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-12
9-12
Total Students
339 students
368 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at South Seneca Middle/high School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mynderse Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at South Seneca Middle/high School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mynderse Academy.
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
33 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at South Seneca Middle/high School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mynderse Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at South Seneca Middle/high School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the South Seneca Central School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Mynderse Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Seneca Falls Central School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#3493 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
#1582 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of South Seneca Middle/high School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Mynderse Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
40-49%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South Seneca Middle/high School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the South Seneca Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mynderse Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Seneca Falls Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
70-79%
(Top 20% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South Seneca Middle/high School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the South Seneca Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mynderse Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Seneca Falls Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
55-59%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
70-74%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South Seneca Middle/high School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the South Seneca Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mynderse Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Seneca Falls Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥90%
(Top 50% in NY)
85-89%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of South Seneca Middle/high School with the average graduation rate observed in the South Seneca Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Mynderse Academy with the average graduation rate observed in the Seneca Falls Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of South Seneca Middle/high School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Mynderse Academy by grade.
Grade 6 Students
52
-
Grade 7 Students
49
-
Grade 8 Students
51
-
Grade 9 Students
45
92
Grade 10 Students
46
87
Grade 11 Students
51
91
Grade 12 Students
45
98

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Mynderse Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Seneca Falls Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
1%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at South Seneca Middle/high School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the South Seneca Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Mynderse Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Seneca Falls Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
3%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at South Seneca Middle/high School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the South Seneca Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Mynderse Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Seneca Falls Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at South Seneca Middle/high School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the South Seneca Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Mynderse Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Seneca Falls Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
94%
78%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at South Seneca Middle/high School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the South Seneca Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Mynderse Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Seneca Falls Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at South Seneca Middle/high School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the South Seneca Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Mynderse Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Seneca Falls Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.12
0.38
This chart showcases the diversity score of South Seneca Middle/high School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the South Seneca Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Mynderse Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Seneca Falls Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
45%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at South Seneca Middle/high School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the South Seneca Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Mynderse Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Seneca Falls Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at South Seneca Middle/high School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the South Seneca Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Mynderse Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Seneca Falls Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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