Lakeland Central School District
School District · Shrub Oak, New York
Avg Rating
7.5
out of 10
Schools
8
5 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$31,251
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.3:1
Avg Rating
7.5
out of 10
Schools
8
5 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$31,251
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.3:1
Evaluating Lakeland Central School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Lakeland 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.
Walter Panas High School
Cortlandt Manor · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Lakeland High School
Shrub Oak · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
George Washington Elementary School
Mohegan Lake · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
New York rank
#109 of 615
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.2
above New York avg
Per-pupil spending
$31,251
+$3,471 vs New York median
District size
5,422 students
Much larger than New York median
The short answer
Lakeland Central School District ranks #109 of 615 New York districts by overall school rating. Lakeland Central School District's schools with real test data average 7.5/10 across 8 schools. Its top-rated schools are Walter Panas High School (8.7/10), Lakeland High School (8.6/10), and George Washington Elementary School (8.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Lakeland 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 | Walter Panas High School | 8.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Lakeland High School | 8.6 / 10 |
| 3 | George Washington Elementary School | 8.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Lakeland-copper Beech Middle School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Lincoln Titus Elementary School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 6 | Thomas Jefferson Elementary School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 7 | Benjamin Franklin Elementary School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 8 | Van Cortlandtville School | 5.7 / 10 |
See all 8 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Lakeland Central School District
Lakeland Central School District is a Shrub Oak, New York school district serving 8 schools. The district educates 5,422 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.3:1. The district invests $31,251 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.5/10, Lakeland Central School District is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Walter Panas High School, which has a composite score of 8.7/10.
In standardized testing, Lakeland Central School District students show an average math proficiency of 69.1% and ELA proficiency of 69.4%.
The district includes 5 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Lakeland Central School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Lakeland Central School District with test data.
Schools in Lakeland Central School District
8 schools Elementary Schools 5
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 2
District Details
- State
- New York
- City
- Shrub Oak
- Total Enrollment
- 5,422
- Teachers (FTE)
- 479
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.0%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Lakeland Central School District?
Lakeland Central School District has 8 schools in total — 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Lakeland Central School District?
The average composite rating for Lakeland Central School District is 7.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Lakeland Central School District?
Lakeland Central School District spends $31,251 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Lakeland Central School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Lakeland Central School District is 11.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Lakeland Central School District?
Walter Panas High School is the highest-rated school in Lakeland Central School District with a composite score of 8.7/10.
What are the test scores in Lakeland Central School District?
Across schools in Lakeland Central School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 69.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 69.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Lakeland Central School District compare to other districts in New York?
Lakeland Central School District has an average school rating of 7.5/10 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
- 7.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 69.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 69.4%
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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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