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Panama 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 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 414 students in Panama Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Panama Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% 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
414 Students
2,506,634 Students
# Teachers
50 Teachers
217,108 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Panama Central School District, which is ranked #309 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#296 out of 1017 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
78%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
10%
% Hispanic
3%
30%
% Black
n/a
15%
% White
93%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $29,466 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,333. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $29,841 is less than the state median of $32,209. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$29,466
$31,333
Spending / Student
$29,841
$32,209
Best Panama Central School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Panama High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
41 North St
Panama, NY 14767
(716) 782-4413
Panama, NY 14767
(716) 782-4413
Gr: 7-12 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Panama K-6 School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
41 North St
Panama, NY 14767
(716) 782-4166
Panama, NY 14767
(716) 782-4166
Gr: PK-6 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Panama Central School District?
Panama Central School District manages 2 public schools serving 414 students.
What is the rank of Panama Central School District?
Panama Central School District is ranked #309 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 Panama Central School District?
93% of Panama Central School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Panama Central School District?
Panama 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 Panama Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $29,841 is less than the state median of $32,209. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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