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#229 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 5% in state

Palmyra-macedon Senior High School

High School · Palmyra-macedon Central School District · Palmyra, NY

A Palmyra-macedon Central School District high school where students score 41 points above what's typical for similar communities.

151 HYDE PKWY, Palmyra, NY 14522

  • Math 98% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 98% proficient (2021)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.1Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change+0.32 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendStable
Academics9.9Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency97.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency97.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency98% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)56% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+41.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile98th
College Readiness8.5Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation19.2%
IB ProgramYes
Resources & Environment6.8Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.6:1
District spending per student$23,848
Chronic Absenteeism30.5%

Students at Palmyra-macedon Senior High School score 98% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency98%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency98%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is up 6 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 98% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2011
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2012
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2013
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2015
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2016
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2017
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2018
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2019
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2020*
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2021*
Math
98%
ELA
98%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 93% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 95% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

36.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Palmyra-macedon Senior High 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 31Car-Dependent
  • Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average325/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$80,368

Median home value

$148,500

Median rent

$940/mo

College educated

24.5%

Homeownership

75.8%

Poverty rate

7.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 14522; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offeredIB Programme
19.2% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·187 IB enrolled·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
East Palmyra Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition5.7PK–124.7 mi95Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Palmyra-macedon Central School District

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#1 of 4
District spending per student
$23,848NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Palmyra-macedon Senior High School is listed in PALMYRA-MACEDON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Palmyra-macedon Senior High School

Palmyra-macedon Senior High School is a public high school in Palmyra, NY, part of Palmyra-macedon Central School District, serving approximately 567 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #229 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 93% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 95% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Palmyra-macedon Senior High School

What grades does Palmyra-macedon Senior High School serve?

Palmyra-macedon Senior High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Palmyra-macedon Senior High School?

Palmyra-macedon Senior High School has an enrollment of approximately 567 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Palmyra-macedon Senior High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Palmyra-macedon Senior High School is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Palmyra-macedon Senior High School rank in NY?

Palmyra-macedon Senior High School ranks #229 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Palmyra-macedon Senior High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Palmyra-macedon Senior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 Palmyra-macedon Senior High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Palmyra-macedon Senior High School has 93% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 95% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Palmyra-macedon Senior High School a charter school?

No, Palmyra-macedon Senior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Palmyra-macedon Senior High School a Title I school?

No, Palmyra-macedon Senior High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Palmyra-macedon Senior High School?

36.5% of students at Palmyra-macedon Senior High 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
567
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
49
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Wayne County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
30.5%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 14522)
9,230
Area average commute
23.9 min
Area median age
46.6
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 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 14522; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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