Phelps-clifton Springs Central School District
School District · Clifton Springs, New York
Avg Rating
4.3
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$26,397
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.6:1
Avg Rating
4.3
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$26,397
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.6:1
Evaluating Phelps-clifton Springs Central School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Phelps-clifton Springs Central School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Midlakes Middle/high School
Clifton Springs · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Midlakes Elementary School
Clifton Springs · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
New York rank
#599 of 615
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-2.0
below New York avg
Per-pupil spending
$26,397
$1,383 vs New York median
District size
1,489 students
Typical than New York median
Top-Rated Schools in Phelps-clifton Springs 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 | Midlakes Middle/high School | 4.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Midlakes Elementary School | 3.8 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Phelps-clifton Springs Central School District
Phelps-clifton Springs Central School District is a Clifton Springs, New York school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 1,489 students with a student-teacher ratio of 9.6:1. The district invests $26,397 per student annually.
With an average rating of 4.3/10, Phelps-clifton Springs Central School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Midlakes Middle/high School, which has a composite score of 4.7/10.
In standardized testing, Phelps-clifton Springs Central School District students show an average math proficiency of 55.7% and ELA proficiency of 59.7%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.
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Schools in Phelps-clifton Springs Central School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Phelps-clifton Springs Central School District with test data.
Schools in Phelps-clifton Springs Central School District
2 schools Elementary Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- New York
- City
- Clifton Springs
- Total Enrollment
- 1,489
- Teachers (FTE)
- 155
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Phelps-clifton Springs Central School District?
Phelps-clifton Springs 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 Phelps-clifton Springs Central School District?
The average composite rating for Phelps-clifton Springs Central School District is 4.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Phelps-clifton Springs Central School District?
Phelps-clifton Springs Central School District spends $26,397 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Phelps-clifton Springs Central School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Phelps-clifton Springs Central School District is 9.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Phelps-clifton Springs Central School District?
Midlakes Middle/high School is the highest-rated school in Phelps-clifton Springs Central School District with a composite score of 4.7/10.
What are the test scores in Phelps-clifton Springs Central School District?
Across schools in Phelps-clifton Springs Central School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 55.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 59.7%. 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
- 4.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 55.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 59.7%
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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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