For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,411 students in Massena Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New York.
51爆料s in Massena Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
5 Schools
4,819 Schools
# Students
2,411 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
186 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Massena Central School District, which is ranked #425 of all 1,009 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 86% has increased from 83% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#397 out of 1017 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
78%
Graduation Rate
86%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.32
0.72
% American Indian
12%
1%
% Asian
1%
10%
% Hispanic
1%
30%
% Black
2%
16%
% White
82%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,035 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,307. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,363 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$58 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$66 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,035
$31,307
Spending / Student
$27,363
$32,183
Best Massena Central School District 51爆料s (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
75 Bayley Rd
Massena, NY 13662
(315) 764-3730
Massena, NY 13662
(315) 764-3730
Gr: PK-6 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Massena Senior High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
84 Nightengale Ave
Massena, NY 13662
(315) 764-3710
Massena, NY 13662
(315) 764-3710
Gr: 4-12 | 797 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Nightengale Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
84 Nightengale Ave
Massena, NY 13662
(315) 764-3750
Massena, NY 13662
(315) 764-3750
Gr: PK-6 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
25 Owl Ave
Massena, NY 13662
(315) 764-3740
Massena, NY 13662
(315) 764-3740
Gr: PK-6 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #55.
J William Leary Junior High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 School St
Massena, NY 13662
(315) 764-3720
Massena, NY 13662
(315) 764-3720
Gr: 7-8 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Massena Central School District?
Massena Central School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,411 students.
What is the rank of Massena Central School District?
Massena Central School District is ranked #425 out of 1,009 school districts in New York (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Massena Central School District?
82% of Massena Central School District students are White, 12% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Massena Central School District?
Massena Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Massena Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,363 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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