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Newfield Central School District

Public school districtGrades PK–12

Serves Newfield, and parts of Danby.

Students
638
Schools
3
Spent per student
$31,102
NY $34,607
Students per teacher
8:1
Free or reduced lunch
48%
Debt
$15.9M
fiscal 2024
The gist

What stands out about Newfield Central School District

  • School Grade C−: better than 16% of Pennsylvania districts
  • Math proficiency 24 pts below the state
  • Reading / language arts 14 pts below the state
  • Spends 10% less per student than the NY average
  • 8 students per teacher
  • Enrollment down 9% since 2020
  • Debt of $15.9M, about $24,843 per student

Where would my kid go?

The school path for Ward.

K–63 schoolsSouthern Tioga School District
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Test scores vs. NY

2020–21
Math proficiency32%
State average 55.9%
Reading / language arts48%
State average 62.4%
Graduation rate (4-year)84%
State average 83.5%

Where the money goes

fiscal 2024
$31,102 per student · 10% below NY
Spending
Classroom instruction 66%Support & administration 32%Other 2%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 30%State 62%Federal 8%

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

Enrollment over time
701’20
709’21
689’22
654’23
638’24

Down 9% since 2020.

Students
White 81%Two or more races 10%Hispanic 5%Black 4%

Schools in the district

3 public schools.

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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