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Rome City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,126 students in Rome City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Rome City School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% 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
9 Schools
4,818 Schools
# Students
5,126 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
450 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Rome City School District, which is ranked #955 of all 1,015 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 74% has decreased from 79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#951 out of 1020 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
78%
Graduation Rate
74%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.43
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
10%
% Hispanic
11%
30%
% Black
7%
16%
% White
75%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,267 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 $22,887 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$124 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$117 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,267
$31,307
Spending / Student
$22,887
$32,183
Best Rome City School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rome Free Academy
(Math: 83% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
95 Dart Circle
Rome, NY 13441
(315) 334-7203
Rome, NY 13441
(315) 334-7203
Grades: 9-12
| 1,497 students
Rank: #22.
Ridge Mills Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7841 Rome-wstrnvll Rd
Rome, NY 13440
(315) 334-1281
Rome, NY 13440
(315) 334-1281
Grades: K-6
| 363 students
Rank: #33.
Stokes Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9095 Turin Rd
Rome, NY 13440
(315) 334-1221
Rome, NY 13440
(315) 334-1221
Grades: K-6
| 315 students
Rank: #44.
John E Joy Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8194 Bielby Rd
Rome, NY 13440
(315) 334-1261
Rome, NY 13440
(315) 334-1261
Grades: K-6
| 408 students
Rank: #55.
Louis V Denti Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Ruby St
Rome, NY 13440
(315) 338-5371
Rome, NY 13440
(315) 338-5371
Grades: K-6
| 627 students
Rank: #66.
Lyndon H Strough Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
801 Laurel St
Rome, NY 13440
(315) 338-5201
Rome, NY 13440
(315) 338-5201
Grades: 7-8
| 827 students
Rank: #77.
Bellamy Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7118 Brennan Ave
Rome, NY 13440
(315) 338-5261
Rome, NY 13440
(315) 338-5261
Grades: K-6
| 562 students
Rank: #88.
Gansevoort Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
758 W Liberty St
Rome, NY 13440
(315) 334-5181
Rome, NY 13440
(315) 334-5181
Grades: K-6
| 391 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Rome City School District?
Rome City School District manages 9 public schools serving 5,126 students.
What is the rank of Rome City School District?
Rome City School District is ranked #955 out of 1,015 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Rome City School District?
75% of Rome City School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Rome City School District?
Rome City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Rome City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,887 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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