Tupper Lake Central School District
School District · Tupper Lake, New York
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
747
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.1:1
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
747
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.1:1
How this district compares
New York rank
#312 of 615
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.2
above New York avg
Per-pupil spending
$27,029
$751 vs New York median
District size
747 students
Smaller than New York median
STAAR proficiency rose +20.6 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Tupper Lake Central School District schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Tupper Lake 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 | Tupper Lake Middle-High School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 2 | L P Quinn Elementary School | 6.1 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Tupper Lake Central School District
Tupper Lake Central School District is a Tupper Lake, New York school district serving 2 schools.The district educates 747 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10.1:1. District-level spending was $27,029 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.5/10, Tupper Lake Central School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Tupper Lake Middle-High School, which has a composite score of 7.0/10.
In standardized testing, Tupper Lake Central School District students show an average math proficiency of 35.5% and ELA proficiency of 33.0%.
The district includes 1 elementary school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Tupper Lake Central School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Tupper Lake Central School District with test data.
Schools in Tupper Lake Central School District
2 schoolsElementary Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- New York
- City
- Tupper Lake
- Total Enrollment
- 747
- Teachers (FTE)
- 74
- District spending per student
- $27,029NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 13.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Tupper Lake Central School District?
Tupper Lake 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 Tupper Lake Central School District?
The average composite rating for Tupper Lake Central School District is 6.5/10. 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 Tupper Lake Central School District?
Tupper Lake Central School District's district-level spending was $27,029 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 Tupper Lake Central School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Tupper Lake Central School District is 10.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Tupper Lake Central School District?
Tupper Lake Middle-High School is the highest-rated school in Tupper Lake Central School District with a composite score of 7.0/10.
What are the test scores in Tupper Lake Central School District?
Across schools in Tupper Lake Central School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 35.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 33.0%. 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
- 6.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 35.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 33.0%
How we rate schools
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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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