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Schools in Schroeppel · Phoenix Central School District

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

30% of students in Schroeppel’s public schools are proficient in reading, below the New York average (49%). The grade covers the public school district serving Schroeppel, 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 89% 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
30%
▼ 19 pts vs NY 49%
2021–22
Math proficiency
44%
▼ 2 pts vs NY 46%
2021–22
Graduate on time
85–89%
▼ 2–2 pts vs NY 87%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$26.6K
▼ 23% vs NY $34.6K
FY2024
Students per teacher
10.8
NY 11.2
Schools in town
3
1,590 students on the public path
In brief

Schroeppel’s schools, in brief

Results trail the state

In spring 2022, 30% of tested students were proficient in reading and 44% in math, against 49% and 46% statewide; 89% 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 Schroeppel’s rate as a range). Districts ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $26,640 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 Emerson J Dillon Middle School, then John C Birdlebough 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 Schroeppel’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 (1156)Better than 36%
Towns in Oswego County (22)Better than 82%
C−B−A fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 754 test results and a graduating class of 128 could put Schroeppel anywhere from C− to B−. The tests are from spring 2022, when 89% of Schroeppel’s students in the tested grades sat them (804 in math, 704 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

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

The path, start to finish
PK–4Michael A Maroun Elementary SchoolPhoenix Central School DistrictC
5–8Emerson J Dillon Middle SchoolPhoenix Central School DistrictC−
9–12John C Birdlebough High SchoolPhoenix Central School DistrictA

Schroeppel’s public schools are run by Phoenix Central School District, which also serves Granby, Palermo and Phoenix. Parts of Schroeppel (3% of its land) are served by Central Square 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.

Phoenix Central School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 3 schools · 1,590 students, down 5% since 2020–21 · 10.8 per teacher (NY 11.2)
$26,640NY $34,607 · FY2024
C
Test scores · 2021–22

Well below the state in reading

Reading30%
State average 48.9% · 704 students tested
Math44%
State average 46.5% · 804 students tested

Schroeppel vs. its neighbors

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

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
SchroeppelCPhoenix Central
ClayC+North Syracuse Central PK–12 · Liverpool Central K–12
LysanderB+Baldwinsville Central
GranbyC−Fulton City PK–12 · Phoenix Central PK–12 · Hannibal Central PK–12
VolneyC−Fulton City
PhoenixCPhoenix Central
HastingsC+Central Square Central
PalermoCMexico Central PK–12 · Phoenix Central PK–12

3 of the 7 neighbors share Phoenix Central with Schroeppel, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.

Every school in Schroeppel

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).

District schools in Schroeppelby address
Michael A Maroun Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · Phoenix
C
610 students13:1Rate it →
Emerson J Dillon Middle School
Middle · Grades 5–8 · Phoenix
C−
509 students10:1Rate it →
John C Birdlebough High School
High · Grades 9–12 · Phoenix
A
471 students10:1Rate it →

Questions about Schroeppel’s schools

Are Schroeppel’s schools good?

On New York’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Schroeppel 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 36%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Schroeppel in?

Phoenix Central School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 1,590 students in 3 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Schroeppel are served by Central Square Central.

Where do Schroeppel kids go to high school?

John C Birdlebough High School in Phoenix, with 471 students; its own test results earn an A.

What is Schroeppel’s graduation rate?

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

How much does Schroeppel spend per student?

$26,640 in Phoenix Central 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.