Gorham’s public schools score below 63% of New York districts on tests and graduation
In Gorham, 38% of tested students are proficient in math, below the New York average (46%). The grade covers the public school district serving Gorham, 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 85% 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.
Gorham’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 998 New York towns with household incomes within a quarter of Gorham’s, its schools beat 47%, higher than their 37% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 41% of tested students were proficient in reading and 38% in math, against 49% and 46% statewide; 85% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
85–89% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 87% across New York (the state reports Gorham’s rate as a range). Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $33,045 per student, against $34,607 across New York (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one elementary, one middle and one high school
From grade 3 the district’s path is Gorham Elementary School, then Marcus Whitman Middle School, then Marcus Whitman High School. Enrollment is down 5% since 2020–21. 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 Gorham’s grade
C+: better than 37% of New York school districts, #515 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 Gorham, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Gorham
Middlesex Valley Elementary School
Grades PK–2 · 242 students · 9:1 students per teacher · in Rushville
Kindergarten in Gorham
Middlesex Valley Elementary School
Grades PK–2 · 242 students · 9:1 students per teacher · in Rushville
1st grade in Gorham
Middlesex Valley Elementary School
Grades PK–2 · 242 students · 9:1 students per teacher · in Rushville
2nd grade in Gorham
Middlesex Valley Elementary School
Grades PK–2 · 242 students · 9:1 students per teacher · in Rushville
6th grade in Gorham
Marcus Whitman Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 245 students · 8:1 students per teacher · in Rushville
7th grade in Gorham
Marcus Whitman Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 245 students · 8:1 students per teacher · in Rushville
8th grade in Gorham
Marcus Whitman Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 245 students · 8:1 students per teacher · in Rushville
9th grade in Gorham
Marcus Whitman High School
Grades 9–12 · 339 students · 9:1 students per teacher · in Rushville
10th grade in Gorham
Marcus Whitman High School
Grades 9–12 · 339 students · 9:1 students per teacher · in Rushville
Gorham’s public schools are run by Gorham-Middlesex Central School District, which also serves Middlesex, Potter, Rushville and Seneca. 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
Gorham vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the New York towns that share Gorham’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Gorham | C+ | Gorham-Middlesex Central |
| Canandaigua | — | Canandaigua City |
| Seneca | C− | Gorham-Middlesex Central PK–12 · Geneva City K–12 |
| Middlesex | C+ | Gorham-Middlesex Central |
| Potter | C+ | Gorham-Middlesex Central |
3 of the 4 neighbors share Gorham-Middlesex Central with Gorham, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.
Every school in Gorham
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).
Questions about Gorham’s schools
Are Gorham’s schools good?
On New York’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Gorham children attend score below 63% of New York’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C+ Schools grade, #515 of 755 New York towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 47%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Gorham in?
Gorham-Middlesex Central School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 1,039 students in 4 schools (2024–25).
Where do Gorham kids go to high school?
Marcus Whitman High School in Rushville, with 339 students; its own test results earn an A.
What is Gorham’s graduation rate?
85–89% of the class of 2023 in Gorham-Middlesex Central School District graduated in four years, against 87% across New York.
How much does Gorham spend per student?
$33,045 in Gorham-Middlesex Central School District (FY2024), against $34,607 across New York. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Gorham families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Gorham → 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.