Baldwinsville Central School District
School District · Baldwinsville, New York
Avg Rating
5.1
out of 10
Schools
8
5 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,847
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.9:1
Avg Rating
5.1
out of 10
Schools
8
5 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,847
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.9:1
Evaluating Baldwinsville Central School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Baldwinsville Central School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Charles W Baker High School
Baldwinsville · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
L Pearl Palmer Elementary School
Baldwinsville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Donald S Ray School
Baldwinsville · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
New York rank
#540 of 615
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.2
below New York avg
Per-pupil spending
$20,847
$6,933 vs New York median
District size
5,496 students
Much larger than New York median
The short answer
Baldwinsville Central School District ranks #540 of 615 New York districts by overall school rating. Baldwinsville Central School District's schools with real test data average 5.1/10 across 8 schools. Its top-rated schools are Charles W Baker High School (7.2/10), L Pearl Palmer Elementary School (6.0/10), and Donald S Ray School (5.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.2/10 despite 28% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.0 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Baldwinsville Central School District schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Baldwinsville Central School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (8 of 8). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charles W Baker High School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 2 | L Pearl Palmer Elementary School | 6.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Donald S Ray School | 5.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Mae E Reynolds School | 4.7 / 10 |
| 5 | Van Buren Elementary School | 4.6 / 10 |
| 6 | Theodore R Durgee Junior High School | 4.5 / 10 |
| 7 | Catherine M Mcnamara Elementary School | 4.2 / 10 |
| 8 | Harry E Elden Elementary School | 4.2 / 10 |
See all 8 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Baldwinsville Central School District
Baldwinsville Central School District is a Baldwinsville, New York school district serving 8 schools. The district educates 5,496 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.9:1. The district invests $20,847 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.1/10, Baldwinsville Central School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Charles W Baker High School, which has a composite score of 7.2/10.
In standardized testing, Baldwinsville Central School District students show an average math proficiency of 57.1% and ELA proficiency of 53.9%.
The district includes 5 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Baldwinsville Central School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Baldwinsville Central School District with test data.
Schools in Baldwinsville Central School District
8 schools Elementary Schools 5
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- New York
- City
- Baldwinsville
- Total Enrollment
- 5,496
- Teachers (FTE)
- 370
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Baldwinsville Central School District?
Baldwinsville Central School District has 8 schools in total — 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Baldwinsville Central School District?
The average composite rating for Baldwinsville Central School District is 5.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Baldwinsville Central School District?
Baldwinsville Central School District spends $20,847 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Baldwinsville Central School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Baldwinsville Central School District is 14.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Baldwinsville Central School District?
Charles W Baker High School is the highest-rated school in Baldwinsville Central School District with a composite score of 7.2/10.
What are the test scores in Baldwinsville Central School District?
Across schools in Baldwinsville Central School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 57.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 53.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Baldwinsville Central School District compare to other districts in New York?
Baldwinsville Central School District has an average school rating of 5.1/10 across 8 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in New York by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 57.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 53.9%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, New York State Education Dept., and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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