The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-64% (which was lower than the New York state average of 69%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-64% (which was approximately equal to the New York state average of 60%).
School Overview
Total Students (11-12)
315 students
Total Classroom Teachers (11-12)
25 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)60-64%
69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)60-64%
60%
American Indian
(11-12)1%
1%
Hispanic
(11-12)9%
23%
Black
(11-12)1%
19%
White
(11-12)87%
48%
Two or more races
(11-12)2%
1%
Eligible for Free Lunch (11-12)
39%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 69% NY state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% NY state average).
How many students attend Southern Cayuga Elementary School-howland Building?
315 students attend Southern Cayuga Elementary School-howland Building.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Southern Cayuga Elementary School-howland Building students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What school district is Southern Cayuga Elementary School-howland Building part of?
Southern Cayuga Elementary School-howland Building is part of Southern Cayuga Central School District.
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