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Romulus Central School

School · Romulus Central School District · Romulus, NY

A school in Romulus, NY where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.

5705 RT 96, Romulus, NY 14541

  • Math 31% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 33% proficient (2022)
  • 84.5% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.5Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.77 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.4Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency30.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency32.8% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-23 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-29.5 pts
Overall Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)50% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-18.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile25th
College Readiness9.0Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate84.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.1Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.4:1
District spending per student$26,619
Chronic Absenteeism24.7%

Students at Romulus Central School score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency31%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency33%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 32% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
97%
ELA
80%
2010
Math
85%
ELA
58%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
61%
2012
Math
33%
ELA
33%
2013
Math
42%
ELA
27%
2014
Math
47%
ELA
42%
2015
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
48%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
46%
ELA
44%
2019
Math
46%
ELA
44%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
28%
ELA
41%
2022
Math
31%
ELA
33%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 44% (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 39 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

54.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Romulus Central 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 16Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low205/100K

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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

$78,125

Median home value

$223,700

Median rent

$1,200/mo

College educated

17.2%

Homeownership

67.8%

Poverty rate

16.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 14541; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics11sports offered
5 boys'·6 girls'·11 teams (incl. JV)·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

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Romulus Central School District

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$26,619NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
17.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Romulus Central School is listed in ROMULUS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Romulus Central School

Romulus Central School is a public school in Romulus, NY, part of Romulus Central School District, serving approximately 438 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,690 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Romulus Central School

What grades does Romulus Central School serve?

Romulus Central School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Romulus Central School?

Romulus Central School has an enrollment of approximately 438 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Romulus Central School?

The student-teacher ratio at Romulus Central School is 10.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Romulus Central School rank in NY?

Romulus Central School ranks #2,690 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Romulus Central School's MySchoolScout rating?

Romulus Central School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Romulus Central School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Romulus Central School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Romulus Central School a charter school?

No, Romulus Central School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Romulus Central School a Title I school?

No, Romulus Central School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Romulus Central School?

54.6% of students at Romulus Central 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
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
438
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
42
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Seneca County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
24.7%
4-Year Graduation
84.5%
Area population (ZIP 14541)
3,523
Area average commute
20.4 min
Area median age
33.1
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 14541; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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