Lackawanna City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,884 students in Lackawanna City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Lackawanna City School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Lackawanna City School District, which is ranked #992 of all 1,017 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 75-79% has increased from 65-69% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.72
# American Indian Students
11 Students
18,347 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
74 Students
248,845 Students
% Asian Students
4%
10%
# Hispanic Students
281 Students
731,469 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
29%
# Black Students
261 Students
394,848 Students
% Black Students
14%
16%
# White Students
1,156 Students
1,014,287 Students
% White Students
61%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
5,740 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
100 Students
91,130 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
4%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
89
60,988
# Students in K Grade:
141
171,518
# Students in 1st Grade:
123
178,905
# Students in 2nd Grade:
144
175,989
# Students in 3rd Grade:
132
178,881
# Students in 4th Grade:
143
179,134
# Students in 5th Grade:
137
182,604
# Students in 6th Grade:
128
183,404
# Students in 7th Grade:
134
186,412
# Students in 8th Grade:
137
190,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
145
205,061
# Students in 10th Grade:
160
202,111
# Students in 11th Grade:
123
187,737
# Students in 12th Grade:
125
185,289
# Ungraded Students:
23
36,056
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $34,320 is higher than the state median of $31,353. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $32,349 is higher than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
How many schools belong to Lackawanna City School District?
Lackawanna City School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,884 students.
What is the rank of Lackawanna City School District?
Lackawanna City School District is ranked #992 out of 1,017 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lackawanna City School District?
61% of Lackawanna City School District students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lackawanna City School District?
Lackawanna City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Lackawanna City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $32,349 is higher than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 4 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 1,884 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 39%
Graduation Rate
: 75-79% (Btm 50% in NY)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 21% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 45% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
