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Southern Cayuga Central School District

School District · Aurora, New York

Last updated: August 2026

Students: 667

Teachers (FTE): 57

Avg Rating

7.0

out of 10

Schools

1 elem, 1 high

Enrollment

667

Student-Teacher Ratio

11.7:1

Avg Rating

7.0

out of 10

Schools

1 elem, 1 high

Enrollment

667

Student-Teacher Ratio

11.7:1

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New York rank

#194 of 615

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Vs. state average

+0.7

above New York avg

Per-pupil spending

$27,026

$754 vs New York median

District size

667 students

Smaller than New York median

Top-Rated Schools in Southern Cayuga 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	Level	Value	Enrollment
1	Southern Cayuga Elementary School	7.5 / 10	Elementary	—	360
2	Southern Cayuga 7-12 Secondary School	6.4 / 10	High	—	282

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About Southern Cayuga Central School District

Southern Cayuga Central School District is a Aurora, New York school district serving 2 schools.The district educates 667 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.7:1. District-level spending was $27,026 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 7.0/10, Southern Cayuga Central School District demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Southern Cayuga Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.5/10.

In standardized testing, Southern Cayuga Central School District students show an average math proficiency of 59.7% and ELA proficiency of 57.0%.

The district includes 1 elementary school, and 1 high school.

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Schools in Southern Cayuga Central School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency59.7%

School

State

Not reported

ELA Proficiency57.0%

School

State

Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Southern Cayuga Central School District with test data.

Schools in Southern Cayuga Central School District

2 schools

Elementary Schools1

Southern Cayuga Elementary School

3607.5

High Schools1

Southern Cayuga 7-12 Secondary School

2826.4

District Details

State: New York
City: Aurora
Total Enrollment: 667
Teachers (FTE): 57
District spending per student: $27,026NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate: 10.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year: 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Southern Cayuga Central School District?

Southern Cayuga 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 Southern Cayuga Central School District?

The average composite rating for Southern Cayuga Central School District is 7.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the district spending per student in Southern Cayuga Central School District?

Southern Cayuga Central School District's district-level spending was $27,026 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Southern Cayuga Central School District?

The average student-teacher ratio in Southern Cayuga Central School District is 11.7:1.

What is the top-rated school in Southern Cayuga Central School District?

Southern Cayuga Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Southern Cayuga Central School District with a composite score of 7.5/10.

What are the test scores in Southern Cayuga Central School District?

Across schools in Southern Cayuga Central School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 59.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 57.0%. 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: 7.0/10
Math Proficiency: 59.7%
ELA Proficiency: 57.0%

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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.