Oneida City School District
School District · Oneida, New York
Avg Rating
4.7
out of 10
Schools
6
4 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$27,298
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
Avg Rating
4.7
out of 10
Schools
6
4 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$27,298
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
Evaluating Oneida City School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Oneida City 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.
Oneida Senior High School
Oneida · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Durhamville School
Durhamville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Otto L Shortell Middle School
Wampsville · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
New York rank
#570 of 615
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.5
below New York avg
Per-pupil spending
$27,298
$482 vs New York median
District size
1,775 students
Typical than New York median
The short answer
Oneida City School District ranks #570 of 615 New York districts by overall school rating. Oneida City School District's schools with real test data average 4.7/10 across 6 schools. Its top-rated schools are Oneida Senior High School (7.9/10), Durhamville School (4.6/10), and Otto L Shortell Middle School (4.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Oneida City School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (6 of 6). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oneida Senior High School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Durhamville School | 4.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Otto L Shortell Middle School | 4.5 / 10 |
| 4 | Seneca Street School | 3.8 / 10 |
| 5 | W F Prior Elementary School | 3.8 / 10 |
| 6 | North Broad Street School | 3.5 / 10 |
See all 6 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Oneida City School District
Oneida City School District is a Oneida, New York school district serving 6 schools. The district educates 1,775 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.5:1. The district invests $27,298 per student annually.
With an average rating of 4.7/10, Oneida City School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Oneida Senior High School, which has a composite score of 7.9/10.
In standardized testing, Oneida City School District students show an average math proficiency of 53.2% and ELA proficiency of 49.3%.
The district includes 4 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Oneida City School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Oneida City School District with test data.
Schools in Oneida City School District
6 schools Elementary Schools 4
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- New York
- City
- Oneida
- Total Enrollment
- 1,775
- Teachers (FTE)
- 142
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Oneida City School District?
Oneida City School District has 6 schools in total — 4 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 Oneida City School District?
The average composite rating for Oneida City School District is 4.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Oneida City School District?
Oneida City School District spends $27,298 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Oneida City School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Oneida City School District is 12.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Oneida City School District?
Oneida Senior High School is the highest-rated school in Oneida City School District with a composite score of 7.9/10.
What are the test scores in Oneida City School District?
Across schools in Oneida City School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 53.2% 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 Oneida City School District compare to other districts in New York?
Oneida City School District has an average school rating of 4.7/10 across 6 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
- 4.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 53.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 49.3%
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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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