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Phelps-Clifton Springs Central School District

1490 Rt 488
Clifton Springs, NY 14432-9334
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Phelps-Clifton Springs Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,447 students in Phelps-Clifton Springs Central 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 Phelps-Clifton Springs Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
2 Schools
4,816 Schools
# Students
1,447 Students
2,507,390 Students
# Teachers
155 Teachers
217,162 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Phelps-Clifton Springs Central School District, which is ranked #926 of all 1,008 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NY)
#926 out of 1017 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
31%
52%
31%
49%
75%
78%
92%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.19
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
10%
% Hispanic
7%
30%
% Black
1%
16%
% White
90%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $28,057 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,324. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,327 is less than the state median of $32,199. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NY)
Total Revenue
$41 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$40 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$28,057
$31,324
Spending / Student
$27,327
$32,199

Best Phelps-Clifton Springs Central School District Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Midlakes Middle/high School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1554 Rt 488
Clifton Springs, NY 14432
(315) 548-6300
Gr: 7-12 | 687 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Midlakes Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1510 Rt 488
Clifton Springs, NY 14432
(315) 548-6900
Gr: PK-6 | 760 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Phelps-Clifton Springs Central School District?
Phelps-Clifton Springs Central School District manages 2 public schools serving 1,447 students.
What is the rank of Phelps-Clifton Springs Central School District?
Phelps-Clifton Springs Central School District is ranked #926 out of 1,008 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Phelps-Clifton Springs Central School District?
90% of Phelps-Clifton Springs Central School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Phelps-Clifton Springs Central School District?
Phelps-Clifton Springs Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Phelps-Clifton Springs Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,327 is less than the state median of $32,199. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,447 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : 92% (Top 20% in NY)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 75% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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