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Schools in Oneida · Oneida City School District

Oneida’s public schools score below 66% of New York districts on tests and graduation

35% of students in Oneida’s public schools are proficient in reading, below the New York average (49%). The grade covers the public school district serving Oneida, 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.

#542of 755 New York townsK–12Where will my kid go?

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.

Reading proficiency
35%
▼ 14 pts vs NY 49%
2021–22
Math proficiency
40%
▼ 6 pts vs NY 46%
2021–22
Graduate on time
85–89%
▼ 2–2 pts vs NY 87%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$28.9K
▼ 16% vs NY $34.6K
FY2024
Students per teacher
12.2
NY 11.2 · larger classes
Schools in town
3
1,397 students on the public path
In brief

Oneida’s schools, in brief

Better than its incomes would predict

Among the 908 New York towns with household incomes within a quarter of Oneida’s, its schools beat 41%, higher than their 34% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Results trail the state

In spring 2022, 35% of tested students were proficient in reading and 40% 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 Oneida’s rate as a range). Districts ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $28,913 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 Seneca Street School, then Otto L Shortell Middle School, then Oneida Senior 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.

The School Grade

What’s behind Oneida’s grade

C Test scoresC Graduation

C: better than 34% of New York school districts, #542 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 34%
Lower resultsHigher results
New York towns with similar household incomes (908)Better than 41%
C−B−A fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 760 test results and a graduating class of 143 could put Oneida anywhere from C− to B−. The tests are from spring 2022, when 85% of Oneida’s students in the tested grades sat them (778 in math, 741 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

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

The path, start to finish
PK–2W F Prior Elementary SchoolOneida City School DistrictC
3Seneca Street SchoolOneida City School DistrictC+
6–8Otto L Shortell Middle Schoolin WampsvilleC−
9–12Oneida Senior High SchoolOneida City School DistrictA

Oneida’s public schools are run by Oneida City School District, which also serves Oneida Castle, Sylvan Beach and Wampsville. Parts of Oneida (10% and 5% of its land) are served by Stockbridge Valley Central and Sherrill City 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.

Oneida City School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 5 schools · 1,655 students, up 2% since 2020–21 · 12.2 per teacher (NY 11.2)
$28,913NY $34,607 · FY2024
C
Test scores · 2021–22

Well below the state in reading

Reading35%
State average 48.9% · 741 students tested
Math40%
State average 46.5% · 778 students tested

Oneida vs. its neighbors

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

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
OneidaCOneida City
VernonBSherrill City
VeronaBSherrill City
SherrillBSherrill City
Oneida Castle—Oneida City
LenoxCCanastota Central
StockbridgeCStockbridge Valley Central
LincolnCCanastota Central
Wampsville—Oneida City PK–12 · Canastota Central PK–12

2 of the 8 neighbors share Oneida City with Oneida, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.

Every school in Oneida

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 Oneidaby address
W F Prior Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–2
C
318 students15:1Rate it →
Seneca Street School
Elementary · Grades 2–3
C+
237 students13:1Rate it →
Oneida Senior High School
High · Grades 9–12
A
487 students11:1Rate it →
Also serving Oneidain other towns
Otto L Shortell Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Wampsville
C−
355 students9:1Rate it →

Questions about Oneida’s schools

Are Oneida’s schools good?

On New York’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Oneida children attend score below 66% of New York’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C Schools grade, #542 of 755 New York towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 41%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Oneida in?

Oneida City School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 1,655 students in 5 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Oneida are served by Stockbridge Valley Central and Sherrill City.

Where do Oneida kids go to high school?

Oneida Senior High School, with 487 students; its own test results earn an A.

What is Oneida’s graduation rate?

85–89% of the class of 2023 in Oneida City School District graduated in four years, against 87% across New York.

How much does Oneida spend per student?

$28,913 in Oneida City School District (FY2024), against $34,607 across New York. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

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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.