For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,631 students in Phoenix Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Phoenix Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,818 Schools
# Students
1,631 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
152 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Phoenix Central School District, which is ranked #755 of all 1,015 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-84% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#744 out of 1020 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
78%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.10
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
10%
% Hispanic
2%
30%
% Black
n/a
16%
% White
95%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $30,727 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,307. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $30,510 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$50 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$50 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$30,727
$31,307
Spending / Student
$30,510
$32,183
Best Phoenix Central School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
John C Birdlebough High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
552 Main St
Phoenix, NY 13135
(315) 695-1631
Phoenix, NY 13135
(315) 695-1631
Grades: 9-12
| 489 students
Rank: #22.
Emerson J Dillon Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
116 Volney St
Phoenix, NY 13135
(315) 695-1521
Phoenix, NY 13135
(315) 695-1521
Grades: 5-8
| 511 students
Rank: #33.
Michael A Maroun Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11 Elm St
Phoenix, NY 13135
(315) 695-1561
Phoenix, NY 13135
(315) 695-1561
Grades: PK-4
| 631 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Phoenix Central School District?
Phoenix Central School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,631 students.
What is the rank of Phoenix Central School District?
Phoenix Central School District is ranked #755 out of 1,015 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Phoenix Central School District?
95% of Phoenix Central School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Phoenix Central School District?
Phoenix 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 Phoenix Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $30,510 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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