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Southwestern Central School District At Jamestown ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,230 students in Southwestern Central School District At Jamestown. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Southwestern Central School District At Jamestown have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,810 Schools
# Students
1,230 Students
2,503,634 Students
# Teachers
118 Teachers
218,347 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Southwestern Central School District At Jamestown, which is ranked #476 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.
Overall District Rank
#475 out of 1017 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
78%
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.73
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
10%
% Hispanic
7%
31%
% Black
n/a
15%
% White
85%
39%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,589 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,371. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,333 is less than the state median of $32,248. The school district spending/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$30 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$29 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,589
$31,371
Spending / Student
$23,333
$32,248
Best Southwestern Central School District At Jamestown Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southwestern Senior High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
600 Hunt Rd W
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 664-6273
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 664-6273
Gr: 9-12 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Southwestern Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 Hunt Rd W
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 664-6270
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 664-6270
Gr: 6-8 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Southwestern Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 Hunt Rd W
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 664-1881
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 664-1881
Gr: PK-5 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Southwestern Central School District At Jamestown?
Southwestern Central School District At Jamestown manages 3 public schools serving 1,230 students.
What is the rank of Southwestern Central School District At Jamestown?
Southwestern Central School District At Jamestown is ranked #476 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Southwestern Central School District At Jamestown?
85% of Southwestern Central School District At Jamestown students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Southwestern Central School District At Jamestown?
Southwestern Central School District At Jamestown has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Southwestern Central School District At Jamestown's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,333 is less than the state median of $32,248. The school district spending/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
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