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Gorham-Middlesex Central School District

Public school districtGrades PK–12Regional · 5 towns

Serves Gorham, Seneca, Potter, Middlesex and Rushville, and parts of Hopewell, Benton and Italy.

Students
1,039
Schools
4
Spent per student
$33,045
NY $34,607
Students per teacher
8:1
Free or reduced lunch
41%
Debt
$25.9M
fiscal 2024
The gist

What stands out about Gorham-Middlesex Central School District

  • School Grade C−: better than 20% of New York districts
  • Math proficiency 20 pts below the state
  • Reading / language arts 20 pts below the state
  • 8 students per teacher
  • Enrollment down 5.3% since 2020
  • Debt of $25.9M, about $24,942 per student

Where would my kid go?

The school path for Central Square.

PK–54 elementary schoolsCentral Square Central School District
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9–12Paul V Moore High SchoolCentral Square Central School District

Test scores vs. NY

2020–21
Math proficiency36%
State average 55.9%
Reading / language arts42%
State average 62.4%
Graduation rate (4-year)87%
State average 83.5%

Where the money goes

fiscal 2024
$33,045 per student · 5% below NY
Spending
Classroom instruction 60%Support & administration 38%Other 3%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 42%State 48%Federal 10%

U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.

Enrollment over time
1,097’20
1,109’21
1,101’22
1,061’23
1,039’24

Down 5.3% since 2020.

Students
White 94%Hispanic 3%Two or more races 2%Asian <1%Black <1%

Schools in the district

4 public schools.

Towns served

Nearby districts

Compare spending and schools next door.

District facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES directory and district boundaries) and the U.S. Census Bureau school finance survey. Test scores and graduation: EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Neighbor ratings are opinions.

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