The Romulus Central School District is a public school district in New York State that serves approximately 600 students in 88 square miles in the towns of Romulus, Fayette, MacDougal, East Varick and West Varick in Seneca County with a staff of 100 and a budget of $8 million.
Serving 438 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Romulus Central 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 45-49% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 438 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Romulus Central School's student population of 438 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
438 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Romulus Central School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Romulus Central School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2634 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
5%
30%
Black
n/a
16%
White
91%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Romulus Central School's ranking?
Romulus Central School is ranked #2634 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Romulus Central School often compared to?
Romulus Central Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mynderse Academy, Waterloo High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Romulus Central School?
The graduation rate of Romulus Central School is 90%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Romulus Central School?
438 students attend Romulus Central School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Romulus Central School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Romulus Central School?
Romulus Central School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Romulus Central School offer ?
Romulus Central School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Romulus Central School part of?
Romulus Central School is part of Romulus Central School District.
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