C−
Phelps-Clifton Springs Central School District
Public school districtGrades PK–12Regional · 5 towns
Serves Manchester, Phelps, Hopewell, Clifton Springs and Phelps, and parts of Seneca and Junius.
Students
1,438
Schools
2
Spent per student
$27,060
NY $34,607
Students per teacher
10:1
Free or reduced lunch
44%
Debt
$22.0M
fiscal 2024
What stands out about Phelps-Clifton Springs Central School District
- School Grade C−: better than 18% of New York districts
- Math proficiency 25 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 16 pts below the state
- Spends 22% less per student than the NY average
- 10 students per teacher
- Enrollment up 57.8% since 2020
- Debt of $22.0M, about $15,278 per student
Where would my kid go?
The school path for Phelps.
PK–6Midlakes Elementary SchoolThis district
7–12Midlakes Middle/High SchoolThis district
Test scores vs. NY
2020–21Math proficiency31%
State average 55.9%
Reading / language arts46%
State average 62.4%
Graduation rate (4-year)87%
State average 83.5%
Where the money goes
fiscal 2024$27,060 per student · 22% below NY
Spending
Classroom instruction 63%Support & administration 33%Other 3%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 33%State 59%Federal 7%
U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.
Enrollment over time
911’20
1,466’21
1,483’22
1,447’23
1,438’24
Up 57.8% since 2020.
Students
White 90%Hispanic 7%Two or more races 2%Black <1%Asian <1%
Schools in the district
2 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.