Lake Placid Central School District
School District · Lake Placid, New York
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$37,662
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.3:1
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$37,662
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.3:1
How this district compares
New York rank
#203 of 615
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.4
above New York avg
Per-pupil spending
$37,662
+$9,882 vs New York median
District size
574 students
Smaller than New York median
About Lake Placid Central School District
Lake Placid Central School District is a Lake Placid, New York school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 574 students with a student-teacher ratio of 8.3:1. The district invests $37,662 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.8/10, Lake Placid Central School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Lake Placid Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.6/10.
In standardized testing, Lake Placid Central School District students show an average math proficiency of 37.9% and ELA proficiency of 54.5%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Lake Placid Central School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Lake Placid Central School District with test data.
Schools in Lake Placid Central School District
2 schools Elementary Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- New York
- City
- Lake Placid
- Total Enrollment
- 574
- Teachers (FTE)
- 69
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Lake Placid Central School District?
Lake Placid 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 Lake Placid Central School District?
The average composite rating for Lake Placid Central School District is 6.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Lake Placid Central School District?
Lake Placid Central School District spends $37,662 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Lake Placid Central School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Lake Placid Central School District is 8.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Lake Placid Central School District?
Lake Placid Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Lake Placid Central School District with a composite score of 8.6/10.
What are the test scores in Lake Placid Central School District?
Across schools in Lake Placid Central School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 37.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 54.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 37.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 54.5%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
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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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