Panama Central School District
School District · Panama, New York
Avg Rating
8.2
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$27,513
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.5:1
Avg Rating
8.2
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$27,513
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.5:1
Evaluating Panama Central School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Panama Central School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Panama High School
Panama · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Panama K-6 School
Panama · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
New York rank
#34 of 615
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+2.0
above New York avg
Per-pupil spending
$27,513
$267 vs New York median
District size
425 students
Smaller than New York median
Top-Rated Schools in Panama 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 | Panama High School | 8.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Panama K-6 School | 7.7 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Panama Central School District
Panama Central School District is a Panama, New York school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 425 students with a student-teacher ratio of 8.5:1. The district invests $27,513 per student annually.
With an average rating of 8.2/10, Panama Central School District is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Panama High School, which has a composite score of 8.7/10.
In standardized testing, Panama Central School District students show an average math proficiency of 61.2% and ELA proficiency of 58.6%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Panama Central School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Panama Central School District with test data.
Schools in Panama Central School District
2 schools Elementary Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- New York
- City
- Panama
- Total Enrollment
- 425
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Panama Central School District?
Panama 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 Panama Central School District?
The average composite rating for Panama Central School District is 8.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Panama Central School District?
Panama Central School District spends $27,513 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Panama Central School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Panama Central School District is 8.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Panama Central School District?
Panama High School is the highest-rated school in Panama Central School District with a composite score of 8.7/10.
What are the test scores in Panama Central School District?
Across schools in Panama Central School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 61.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 58.6%. 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
- 8.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 61.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 58.6%
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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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