Clifton-fine Central School District
School District · Star Lake, New York
Avg Rating
4.2
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$38,210
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.4:1
Avg Rating
4.2
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$38,210
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.4:1
Evaluating Clifton-fine Central School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Clifton-fine Central School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Clifton-fine Junior-senior High School
Star Lake · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Clifton-fine Elementary School
Star Lake · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
New York rank
#608 of 615
districts by avg. composite
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clifton-fine Junior-senior High School | 4.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Clifton-fine Elementary School | 3.8 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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. The district invests $38,210 per student annually.
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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Schools in Clifton-fine Central School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Clifton-fine Central School District with test data.
Schools in Clifton-fine Central School District
2 schools Elementary Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- New York
- City
- Star Lake
- Total Enrollment
- 261
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data 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 per-pupil spending in Clifton-fine Central School District?
Clifton-fine Central School District spends $38,210 per student per year.
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?
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
- 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.
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