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Belfast Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 315 students in Belfast Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New York.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School in Belfast Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% 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
1 School
4,816 Schools
# Students
315 Students
2,507,390 Students
# Teachers
41 Teachers
217,162 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Belfast Central School District, which is ranked #328 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 70% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#311 out of 1017 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
78%
Graduation Rate
70%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.08
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
10%
% Hispanic
1%
30%
% Black
1%
16%
% White
96%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $35,686 is higher than the state median of $31,324. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $34,330 is higher than the state median of $32,199. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$35,686
$31,324
Spending / Student
$34,330
$32,199
Best Belfast Central School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Belfast School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 King St
Belfast, NY 14711
(585) 365-2646
Belfast, NY 14711
(585) 365-2646
Gr: PK-12 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Belfast Central School District?
Belfast Central School District manages 1 public schools serving 315 students.
What is the rank of Belfast Central School District?
Belfast Central School District is ranked #328 out of 1,008 school districts in New York (top 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: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Belfast Central School District?
96% of Belfast Central School District students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Belfast Central School District?
Belfast Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Belfast Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $34,330 is higher than the state median of $32,199. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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