Gorham-Middlesex Central School District (marcus Whitman)
School District · Rushville, New York
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
1,112
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
1,112
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
How this district compares
New York rank
#425 of 615
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.3
below New York avg
Per-pupil spending
$30,511
+$2,731 vs New York median
District size
1,112 students
Smaller than New York median
The short answer
Gorham-Middlesex Central School District (marcus Whitman) ranks #425 of 615 New York districts by overall school rating. Gorham-Middlesex Central School District (marcus Whitman)'s schools with real test data average 6.1/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Gorham Elementary School (7.3/10), Marcus Whitman High School (7.0/10), and Marcus Whitman Middle School (5.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +14.5 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Gorham-Middlesex Central School District (marcus Whitman) schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Gorham-Middlesex Central School District (marcus Whitman)
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gorham Elementary School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Marcus Whitman High School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Marcus Whitman Middle School | 5.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Middlesex Valley Elementary School | 4.7 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Gorham-Middlesex Central School District (marcus Whitman)
Gorham-Middlesex Central School District (marcus Whitman) is a Rushville, New York school district serving 4 schools.The district educates 1,112 students with a student-teacher ratio of 9:1. District-level spending was $30,511 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.1/10, Gorham-Middlesex Central School District (marcus Whitman) demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Gorham Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.3/10.
In standardized testing, Gorham-Middlesex Central School District (marcus Whitman) students show an average math proficiency of 56.1% and ELA proficiency of 49.3%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Gorham-Middlesex Central School District (marcus Whitman), colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Gorham-Middlesex Central School District (marcus Whitman) with test data.
Schools in Gorham-Middlesex Central School District (marcus Whitman)
4 schoolsElementary Schools2
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- New York
- City
- Rushville
- Total Enrollment
- 1,112
- Teachers (FTE)
- 124
- District spending per student
- $30,511NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 13.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Gorham-Middlesex Central School District (marcus Whitman)?
Gorham-Middlesex Central School District (marcus Whitman) has 4 schools in total — 2 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 Gorham-Middlesex Central School District (marcus Whitman)?
The average composite rating for Gorham-Middlesex Central School District (marcus Whitman) is 6.1/10. 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 Gorham-Middlesex Central School District (marcus Whitman)?
Gorham-Middlesex Central School District (marcus Whitman)'s district-level spending was $30,511 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 Gorham-Middlesex Central School District (marcus Whitman)?
The average student-teacher ratio in Gorham-Middlesex Central School District (marcus Whitman) is 9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Gorham-Middlesex Central School District (marcus Whitman)?
Gorham Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Gorham-Middlesex Central School District (marcus Whitman) with a composite score of 7.3/10.
What are the test scores in Gorham-Middlesex Central School District (marcus Whitman)?
Across schools in Gorham-Middlesex Central School District (marcus Whitman) with test data, the average math proficiency is 56.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 49.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Gorham-Middlesex Central School District (marcus Whitman) compare to other districts in New York?
Gorham-Middlesex Central School District (marcus Whitman) has an average school rating of 6.1/10 across 4 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
- 6.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 56.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 49.3%
How we rate schools
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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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