Saranac Lake Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,068 students in Saranac Lake Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Saranac Lake Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Saranac Lake Central School District, which is ranked #638 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 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.07
0.72
# American Indian Students
n/a
18,347 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
248,845 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
10%
# Hispanic Students
10 Students
731,469 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
29%
# Black Students
11 Students
394,848 Students
% Black Students
1%
16%
# White Students
1,032 Students
1,014,287 Students
% White Students
97%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
5,740 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
11 Students
91,130 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
60,988
# Students in K Grade:
62
171,518
# Students in 1st Grade:
69
178,905
# Students in 2nd Grade:
65
175,989
# Students in 3rd Grade:
73
178,881
# Students in 4th Grade:
63
179,134
# Students in 5th Grade:
76
182,604
# Students in 6th Grade:
107
183,404
# Students in 7th Grade:
81
186,412
# Students in 8th Grade:
86
190,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
110
205,061
# Students in 10th Grade:
91
202,111
# Students in 11th Grade:
87
187,737
# Students in 12th Grade:
93
185,289
# Ungraded Students:
5
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 $32,149 is higher than the state median of $31,353. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $29,684 is less 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 Saranac Lake Central School District?
Saranac Lake Central School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,068 students.
What is the rank of Saranac Lake Central School District?
Saranac Lake Central School District is ranked #638 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Saranac Lake Central School District?
97% of Saranac Lake Central School District students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Saranac Lake Central School District?
Saranac Lake Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Saranac Lake Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $29,684 is less 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: KG-12
Enrollment: 1,068 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 3%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 10% in NY)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 39% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 44% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 78% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
