Southwestern Central School District at Jamestown
School District · Jamestown, New York
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,336
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.1:1
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,336
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.1:1
Evaluating Southwestern Central School District at Jamestown?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Southwestern Central School District at Jamestown 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.
Southwestern Senior High School
Jamestown · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Southwestern Middle School
Jamestown · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Southwestern Elementary School
Jamestown · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
New York rank
#400 of 615
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.4
below New York avg
Per-pupil spending
$20,336
$7,444 vs New York median
District size
1,283 students
Smaller than New York median
The short answer
Southwestern Central School District at Jamestown ranks #400 of 615 New York districts by overall school rating. Southwestern Central School District at Jamestown's schools with real test data average 5.8/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Southwestern Senior High School (7.9/10), Southwestern Middle School (5.1/10), and Southwestern Elementary School (4.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Southwestern Central School District at Jamestown
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southwestern Senior High School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Southwestern Middle School | 5.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Southwestern Elementary School | 4.4 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Southwestern Central School District at Jamestown
Southwestern Central School District at Jamestown is a Jamestown, New York school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 1,283 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.1:1. The district invests $20,336 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.8/10, Southwestern Central School District at Jamestown demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Southwestern Senior High School, which has a composite score of 7.9/10.
In standardized testing, Southwestern Central School District at Jamestown students show an average math proficiency of 60.2% and ELA proficiency of 63.2%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Southwestern Central School District at Jamestown, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Southwestern Central School District at Jamestown with test data.
Schools in Southwestern Central School District at Jamestown
3 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- New York
- City
- Jamestown
- Total Enrollment
- 1,283
- Teachers (FTE)
- 116
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Southwestern Central School District at Jamestown?
Southwestern Central School District at Jamestown has 3 schools in total — 1 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 Southwestern Central School District at Jamestown?
The average composite rating for Southwestern Central School District at Jamestown is 5.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Southwestern Central School District at Jamestown?
Southwestern Central School District at Jamestown spends $20,336 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Southwestern Central School District at Jamestown?
The average student-teacher ratio in Southwestern Central School District at Jamestown is 11.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Southwestern Central School District at Jamestown?
Southwestern Senior High School is the highest-rated school in Southwestern Central School District at Jamestown with a composite score of 7.9/10.
What are the test scores in Southwestern Central School District at Jamestown?
Across schools in Southwestern Central School District at Jamestown with test data, the average math proficiency is 60.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 63.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Southwestern Central School District at Jamestown compare to other districts in New York?
Southwestern Central School District at Jamestown has an average school rating of 5.8/10 across 3 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
- 5.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 60.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 63.2%
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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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