Top Rankings
Lewiston-Porter Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,859 students in Lewiston-Porter Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Lewiston-Porter 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 59% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% 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
1,859 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
170 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Lewiston-Porter Central School District, which is ranked #242 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 90-94% has decreased from 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#226 out of 1017 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
93%
78%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)90-94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.72
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
10%
% Hispanic
3%
30%
% Black
1%
16%
% White
90%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,590 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 $24,353 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$49 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$45 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$26,590
$31,307
Spending / Student
$24,353
$32,183
Best Lewiston-Porter Central School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lewiston Porter Senior High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4061 Creek Rd
Youngstown, NY 14174
(716) 286-7263
Youngstown, NY 14174
(716) 286-7263
Grades: 9-12
| 636 students
Rank: #22.
Intermediate Education Center
(Math: 71% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4061 Creek Rd
Youngstown, NY 14174
(716) 286-7252
Youngstown, NY 14174
(716) 286-7252
Grades: 3-5
| 380 students
Rank: #33.
Lewiston Porter Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4061 Creek Rd
Youngstown, NY 14174
(716) 286-7201
Youngstown, NY 14174
(716) 286-7201
Grades: 6-8
| 453 students
Rank: #44.
Primary Education Center
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4061 Creek Rd
Youngstown, NY 14174
(716) 286-7220
Youngstown, NY 14174
(716) 286-7220
Grades: PK-3
| 390 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lewiston-Porter Central School District?
Lewiston-Porter Central School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,859 students.
What is the rank of Lewiston-Porter Central School District?
Lewiston-Porter Central School District is ranked #242 out of 1,009 school districts in New York (top 30%) 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 science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lewiston-Porter Central School District?
90% of Lewiston-Porter Central School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lewiston-Porter Central School District?
Lewiston-Porter Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Lewiston-Porter Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,353 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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