C−
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
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 Wellsburg.
PK–24 elementary schoolsElmira City School District
3–64 schoolsElmira City School District
7–8Ernie Davis AcademyElmira City School District
10–12Elmira High SchoolElmira City School District
Test scores vs. NY
2020–21Math 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.