For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,056 students in South Lewis Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in South Lewis Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (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
1,056 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
98 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
South Lewis Central School District, which is ranked #504 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 90-94% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#500 out of 1020 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
78%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.11
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
10%
% Hispanic
2%
30%
% Black
1%
16%
% White
95%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,563 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,307. The school district revenue/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $45,368 is higher than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$28 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$48 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$26,563
$31,307
Spending / Student
$45,368
$32,183
Best South Lewis Central School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Lewis High School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4264 East Rd
Turin, NY 13473
(315) 348-2520
Turin, NY 13473
(315) 348-2520
Grades: 9-12
| 287 students
Rank: #22.
South Lewis Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4264 East Rd
Turin, NY 13473
(315) 348-2600
Turin, NY 13473
(315) 348-2600
Grades: PK-4
| 454 students
Rank: #33.
South Lewis Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4264 East Rd
Turin, NY 13473
(315) 348-2570
Turin, NY 13473
(315) 348-2570
Grades: 5-8
| 315 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to South Lewis Central School District?
South Lewis Central School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,056 students.
What is the rank of South Lewis Central School District?
South Lewis Central School District is ranked #504 out of 1,015 school districts in New York (top 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 South Lewis Central School District?
95% of South Lewis Central School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Lewis Central School District?
South Lewis 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 South Lewis Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $45,368 is higher than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
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