4.2avg / 10

Clifton-fine Central School District

School District · Star Lake, New York

Last updated: August 2026

Students: 261

Teachers (FTE): 31

Avg Rating

4.2

out of 10

Schools

1 elem, 1 high

Enrollment

261

Student-Teacher Ratio

8.4:1

Avg Rating

4.2

out of 10

Schools

1 elem, 1 high

Enrollment

261

Student-Teacher Ratio

8.4:1

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How this district compares

New York rank

#608 of 615

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Vs. state average

-2.1

below New York avg

Per-pupil spending

$38,210

+$10,430 vs New York median

District size

261 students

Smaller than New York median

Top-Rated Schools in Clifton-fine Central School District

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	Enrollment
1	Clifton-fine Junior-senior High School	4.5 / 10	High	—	121
2	Clifton-fine Elementary School	3.8 / 10	Elementary	—	139

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About Clifton-fine Central School District

Clifton-fine Central School District is a Star Lake, New York school district serving 2 schools.The district educates 261 students with a student-teacher ratio of 8.4:1. District-level spending was $38,210 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 4.2/10, Clifton-fine Central School District demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Clifton-fine Junior-senior High School, which has a composite score of 4.5/10.

In standardized testing, Clifton-fine Central School District students show an average math proficiency of 42.7% and ELA proficiency of 49.0%.

The district includes 1 elementary school, and 1 high school.

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District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency42.7%

School

State

Not reported

ELA Proficiency49.0%

School

State

Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Clifton-fine Central School District with test data.

Schools in Clifton-fine Central School District

2 schools

Elementary Schools1

Clifton-fine Elementary School

1393.8

High Schools1

Clifton-fine Junior-senior High School

1214.5

District Details

State: New York
City: Star Lake
Total Enrollment: 261
Teachers (FTE): 31
District spending per student: $38,210NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate: 14.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year: 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Clifton-fine Central School District?

Clifton-fine Central School District has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Clifton-fine Central School District?

The average composite rating for Clifton-fine Central School District is 4.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the district spending per student in Clifton-fine Central School District?

Clifton-fine Central School District's district-level spending was $38,210 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Clifton-fine Central School District?

The average student-teacher ratio in Clifton-fine Central School District is 8.4:1.

What is the top-rated school in Clifton-fine Central School District?

Clifton-fine Junior-senior High School is the highest-rated school in Clifton-fine Central School District with a composite score of 4.5/10.

What are the test scores in Clifton-fine Central School District?

Across schools in Clifton-fine Central School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 42.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 49.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

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District Averages

Overall Rating: 4.2/10
Math Proficiency: 42.7%
ELA Proficiency: 49.0%

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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.