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#3064 of 4,742 schools in NY
Emerson J Dillon Middle School
Middle School · Phoenix Central School District · Phoenix, NY
A Phoenix Central School District middle school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
116 VOLNEY ST, Phoenix, NY 13135
- Math 41% proficient (2022)
- Reading 35% proficient (2022)
- 10:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Emerson J Dillon Middle School score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 38% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
54.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Emerson J Dillon Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low232/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$82,977
Median home value
$166,900
Median rent
$965/mo
College educated
29.3%
Homeownership
73.4%
Poverty rate
12.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 13135; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Phoenix Central School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $25,816NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Emerson J Dillon Middle School is listed in PHOENIX CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Emerson J Dillon Middle School
Emerson J Dillon Middle School is a public middle school in Phoenix, NY, part of Phoenix Central School District, serving approximately 511 students in grades 5th-8th with a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #3,064 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Emerson J Dillon Middle School
What grades does Emerson J Dillon Middle School serve?
Emerson J Dillon Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Emerson J Dillon Middle School?
Emerson J Dillon Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 511 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Emerson J Dillon Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Emerson J Dillon Middle School is 10:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Emerson J Dillon Middle School rank in NY?
Emerson J Dillon Middle School ranks #3,064 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Emerson J Dillon Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Emerson J Dillon Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Emerson J Dillon Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Emerson J Dillon Middle School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Emerson J Dillon Middle School a charter school?
No, Emerson J Dillon Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Emerson J Dillon Middle School a Title I school?
No, Emerson J Dillon Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Emerson J Dillon Middle School?
54.8% of students at Emerson J Dillon Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 511
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Oswego County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.4%
- Phone
- (315) 695-1521
- Area population (ZIP 13135)
- 6,229
- Area average commute
- 25.7 min
- Area median age
- 44.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 13135; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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