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Schools in Galen · Clyde-Savannah Central School District

Galen’s public schools score below 92% of New York districts on tests and graduation

Math proficiency in Galen’s districts is 17%, below the New York average (46%). The grade covers the public school district serving Galen, 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.

#716of 755 New York townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From New York state tests taken in spring 2022, when 78% 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.

Reading proficiency
21%
▼ 28 pts vs NY 49%
2021–22
Math proficiency
17%
▼ 30 pts vs NY 46%
2021–22
Graduate on time
80–89%
▼ 2–7 pts vs NY 87%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$29.9K
▼ 13% vs NY $34.6K
FY2024
Students per teacher
10.6
NY 11.2 · smaller classes
Schools in town
4
693 students on the public path
In brief

Galen’s schools, in brief

Results trail the state

In spring 2022, 21% of tested students were proficient in reading and 17% in math, against 49% and 46% statewide; 78% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓

Graduation

80–89% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 87% across New York (the state reports Galen’s rate as a range). Districts ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $29,937 per student, against $34,607 across New York (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one middle and one high school

From grade 7 the district’s path is Clyde-Savannah Junior High School, then Clyde-Savannah High School. Enrollment is down 5% since 2020–21. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

Clyde Mennonite Parochial School (private) is in town. Every school ↓

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.

The School Grade

What’s behind Galen’s grade

D− Test scoresC− Graduation

D: better than 8% of New York school districts, #716 of 755 New York towns. Both inputs trail the New York average; graduation is the closer of the two to typical.

New York school districts we grade (1,013)Better than 8%
Lower resultsHigher results
New York towns with similar household incomes (981)Better than 4%
Towns in Wayne County (15)Better than 0%
D−C−A fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 328 test results and a graduating class of 55 could put Galen anywhere from D− to C−. The tests are from spring 2022, when 78% of Galen’s students in the tested grades sat them (323 in math, 333 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Galen, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–6Clyde-Savannah Elementary SchoolClyde-Savannah Central School DistrictD−
7–9Clyde-Savannah Junior High SchoolClyde-Savannah Central School DistrictD−
10–12Clyde-Savannah High SchoolClyde-Savannah Central School DistrictA−

Galen’s public schools are run by Clyde-Savannah Central School District, which also serves Clyde, Savannah and Tyre. Parts of Galen (15% of its land) are served by Lyons 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.

Clyde-Savannah Central School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 3 schools · 693 students, down 5% since 2020–21 · 10.6 per teacher (NY 11.2)
$29,937NY $34,607 · FY2024
D
Test scores · 2021–22

Well below the state in reading

Reading21%
State average 48.9% · 333 students tested
Math17%
State average 46.5% · 323 students tested

Galen vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the New York towns that share Galen’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
GalenDClyde-Savannah Central
RoseCNorth Rose-Wolcott Central
LyonsDLyons Central
SavannahDClyde-Savannah Central
Tyre—Seneca Falls Central PK–12 · Waterloo Central PK–12 · Clyde-Savannah Central PK–12
JuniusDWaterloo Central
ButlerCNorth Rose-Wolcott Central PK–12 · Red Creek Central PK–12

2 of the 6 neighbors share Clyde-Savannah Central with Galen, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.

Every school in Galen

4 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).

District schools in Galenby address
Clyde-Savannah Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · Clyde
D−
367 students10:1Rate it →
Clyde-Savannah Junior High School
Middle · Grades 7–9 · Clyde
D−
180 students13:1Rate it →
Clyde-Savannah High School
High · Grades 10–12 · Clyde
A−
146 students10:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
Clyde Mennonite Parochial School
Elementary · Grades K–8 · Clyde
Private · Religious
31 students9:1Rate it →

Questions about Galen’s schools

Are Galen’s schools good?

On New York’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Galen children attend score below 92% of New York’s school districts on tests and graduation, a D Schools grade, #716 of 755 New York towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 4%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Galen in?

Clyde-Savannah Central School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 693 students in 3 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Galen are served by Lyons Central.

Where do Galen kids go to high school?

Clyde-Savannah High School in Clyde, with 146 students; its own test results earn an A−.

What is Galen’s graduation rate?

80–89% of the class of 2023 in Clyde-Savannah Central School District graduated in four years, against 87% across New York.

How much does Galen spend per student?

$29,937 in Clyde-Savannah Central School District (FY2024), against $34,607 across New York. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Galen?

Yes: Clyde Mennonite Parochial School (religious, grades K–8, 31 students).

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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.