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Palmyra-Macedon Central School District

Public school districtGrades PK–12Regional · 3 towns

Serves Macedon, Palmyra and Palmyra, and parts of Farmington and Manchester.

Students
1,637
Schools
4
Spent per student
$25,144
NY $34,607
Students per teacher
10:1
Free or reduced lunch
39%
Debt
$16.3M
fiscal 2024
The gist

What stands out about Palmyra-Macedon Central School District

  • School Grade C: better than 31% of New York districts
  • Math proficiency 15 pts below the state
  • Reading / language arts 11 pts below the state
  • Spends 27% less per student than the NY average
  • 10 students per teacher
  • Enrollment down 9% since 2020
  • Debt of $16.3M, about $9,933 per student

Where would my kid go?

The school path for Phelps.

PK–6Midlakes Elementary SchoolPhelps-Clifton Springs Central School District
7–12Midlakes Middle/High SchoolPhelps-Clifton Springs Central School District

Test scores vs. NY

2020–21
Math proficiency41%
State average 55.9%
Reading / language arts51%
State average 62.4%
Graduation rate (4-year)87%
State average 83.5%

Where the money goes

fiscal 2024
$25,144 per student · 27% below NY
Spending
Classroom instruction 62%Support & administration 36%Other 2%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 40%State 55%Federal 5%

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

Enrollment over time
1,799’20
1,780’21
1,775’22
1,735’23
1,637’24

Down 9% since 2020.

Students
White 93%Two or more races 3%Hispanic 3%Black <1%Asian <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <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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