Central Square’s public schools score below 59% of New York districts on tests and graduation
The grade covers the public school district serving Central Square, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within New York, not nationally.
From New York state tests taken in spring 2022, when 80% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Central Square’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 1105 New York towns with household incomes within a quarter of Central Square’s, its schools beat 51%, higher than their 41% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 44% of tested students were proficient in reading and 46% in math, against 49% and 46% statewide; 80% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
84% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 87% across New York. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $25,432 per student, against $34,607 across New York (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Four elementary schools, then one middle and one high school
Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 6 the district’s path is Central Square Middle School, then Paul V Moore High School. See the path ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Central Square’s grade
C+: better than 41% of New York school districts. Both inputs trail the New York average; test scores are the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Central Square, with each school’s own grade.
6th grade in Central Square
Central Square Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 799 students · 10:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Central Square
Central Square Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 799 students · 10:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Central Square
Central Square Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 799 students · 10:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Central Square
Paul V Moore High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,026 students · 12:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Central Square
Paul V Moore High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,026 students · 12:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Central Square
Paul V Moore High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,026 students · 12:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Central Square
Paul V Moore High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,026 students · 12:1 students per teacher
Central Square’s public schools are run by Central Square Central School District, which also serves Cleveland, Constantia, Hastings and West Monroe. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Below the state in reading
Central Square vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the New York towns that share Central Square’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Central Square | C+ | Central Square Central |
Every school in Central Square
6 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with New York’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Central Square’s schools
Are Central Square’s schools good?
On New York’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Central Square children attend score below 59% of New York’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C+ Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 51%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Central Square in?
Central Square Central School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 3,458 students in 6 schools (2024–25).
Where do Central Square kids go to high school?
Paul V Moore High School, with 1,026 students; its own test results earn an A−.
What is Central Square’s graduation rate?
84% of the class of 2023 in Central Square Central School District graduated in four years, against 87% across New York.
How much does Central Square spend per student?
$25,432 in Central Square Central School District (FY2024), against $34,607 across New York. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Central Square families are saying about school.
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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within New York. Stars are from neighbors.