Nunda’s public schools score below 69% of New York districts on tests and graduation
On the state reading tests, 35% of Nunda’s students scored proficient, below the New York average (49%). The grade covers the public school district serving Nunda, 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 97% 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.
Nunda’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 640 New York towns with household incomes within a quarter of Nunda’s, its schools beat 41%, higher than their 31% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 35% of tested students were proficient in reading and 43% in math, against 49% and 46% statewide; 97% 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 Nunda’s rate as a range). Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $30,788 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 5 the district’s path is Dalton-Nunda Middle School, then Dalton-Nunda Secondary School. Enrollment is down 12% 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 Nunda’s grade
C: better than 31% 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 Nunda, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Nunda
Dalton-Nunda Elementary School
Grades PK–4 · 190 students · 8:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Nunda
Dalton-Nunda Elementary School
Grades PK–4 · 190 students · 8:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Nunda
Dalton-Nunda Elementary School
Grades PK–4 · 190 students · 8:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Nunda
Dalton-Nunda Elementary School
Grades PK–4 · 190 students · 8:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Nunda
Dalton-Nunda Elementary School
Grades PK–4 · 190 students · 8:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Nunda
Dalton-Nunda Secondary School
Grades 9–12 · 190 students · 9:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Nunda
Dalton-Nunda Secondary School
Grades 9–12 · 190 students · 9:1 students per teacher
Nunda’s public schools are run by Dalton-Nunda Central School District, which also serves Granger, Grove, Mount Morris and Nunda and others. 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
Nunda vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the New York towns that share Nunda’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Nunda | C | Dalton-Nunda Central |
Every school in Nunda
3 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 Nunda’s schools
Are Nunda’s schools good?
On New York’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Nunda children attend score below 69% of New York’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 41%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Nunda in?
Dalton-Nunda Central School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 534 students in 3 schools (2024–25).
Where do Nunda kids go to high school?
Dalton-Nunda Secondary School, with 190 students; its own test results earn a C.
What is Nunda’s graduation rate?
80–89% of the class of 2023 in Dalton-Nunda Central School District graduated in four years, against 87% across New York.
How much does Nunda spend per student?
$30,788 in Dalton-Nunda Central School District (FY2024), against $34,607 across New York. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Nunda 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.