Top Rankings
Somers Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,523 students in Somers Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in New York.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Somers Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 23% 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
4 Schools
4,819 Schools
# Students
2,523 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
256 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Somers Central School District, which is ranked #156 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 98% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#142 out of 1017 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
93%
78%
Graduation Rate
98%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.38
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
3%
10%
% Hispanic
15%
30%
% Black
1%
16%
% White
77%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $39,497 is higher than the state median of $31,307. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $40,485 is higher than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$100 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$102 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$39,497
$31,307
Spending / Student
$40,485
$32,183
Best Somers Central School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Somers Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
250 Rt 202
Somers, NY 10589
(914) 277-3399
Somers, NY 10589
(914) 277-3399
Gr: 6-8 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Somers Senior High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
120 Primrose St
Lincolndale, NY 10540
(914) 248-8585
Lincolndale, NY 10540
(914) 248-8585
Gr: 9-12 | 910 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Somers Intermediate School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
240 Rt 202
Somers, NY 10589
(914) 277-4344
Somers, NY 10589
(914) 277-4344
Gr: 3-5 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
110 Primrose St
Lincolndale, NY 10540
(914) 248-8888
Lincolndale, NY 10540
(914) 248-8888
Gr: PK-2 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Somers Central School District?
Somers Central School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,523 students.
What is the rank of Somers Central School District?
Somers Central School District is ranked #156 out of 1,009 school districts in New York (top 20%) 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 overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Somers Central School District?
77% of Somers Central School District students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Somers Central School District?
Somers 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 Somers Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $40,485 is higher than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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