Erie Canal · Public domainFlorida’s public schools score below 90% of New York districts on tests and graduation
In Florida, 20% of tested students are proficient in math, below the New York average (46%). The grade covers the public school district serving Florida, 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 91% 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.
Florida’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 989 New York towns with household incomes within a quarter of Florida’s, its schools beat 3%, lower than their 10% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 24% of tested students were proficient in reading and 20% in math, against 49% and 46% statewide; 91% 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 $23,055 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 Wilbur H Lynch Literacy Academy, then Amsterdam 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 Florida’s grade
D: better than 10% of New York school districts, #710 of 755 New York towns. Both inputs trail the New York average; graduation is the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Florida, with each school’s own grade.
6th grade in Florida
Wilbur H Lynch Literacy Academy
Grades 6–8 · 772 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Amsterdam
7th grade in Florida
Wilbur H Lynch Literacy Academy
Grades 6–8 · 772 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Amsterdam
8th grade in Florida
Wilbur H Lynch Literacy Academy
Grades 6–8 · 772 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Amsterdam
9th grade in Florida
Amsterdam High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,192 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Amsterdam
10th grade in Florida
Amsterdam High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,192 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Amsterdam
Florida’s public schools are run by Amsterdam City School District, which also serves Amsterdam, Amsterdam and Hagaman. Parts of Florida (14% and 6% of its land) are served by Fonda-Fultonville Central and Schalmont Central instead. 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.
Well below the state in reading
Florida vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the New York towns that share Florida’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | D | Amsterdam City |
| Glen | B+ | Fonda-Fultonville Central |
| Amsterdam | D | Amsterdam City |
| Charleston | B+ | Fonda-Fultonville Central |
| Duanesburg | B | Duanesburg Central PK–12 · Schalmont Central K–12 |
| Mohawk | B+ | Fonda-Fultonville Central |
| Princetown | B | Schalmont Central |
| Rotterdam | B | Schalmont Central |
Every school in Florida
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 Florida’s schools
Are Florida’s schools good?
On New York’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Florida children attend score below 90% of New York’s school districts on tests and graduation, a D Schools grade, #710 of 755 New York towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 3%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Florida in?
Amsterdam City School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 3,663 students in 6 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Florida are served by Fonda-Fultonville Central and Schalmont Central.
Where do Florida kids go to high school?
Amsterdam High School in Amsterdam, with 1,192 students; its own test results earn an A−.
What is Florida’s graduation rate?
84% of the class of 2023 in Amsterdam City School District graduated in four years, against 87% across New York.
How much does Florida spend per student?
$23,055 in Amsterdam City School District (FY2024), against $34,607 across New York. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Florida families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Florida → They have their own page.
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.