Scriba’s public schools score below 74% of New York districts on tests and graduation
Reading proficiency in Scriba’s districts is 33%, below the New York average (49%). The grade covers the two public school districts serving Scriba, 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 87% 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.
Scriba’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 1017 New York towns with household incomes within a quarter of Scriba’s, its schools beat 17%, lower than their 26% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 33% of tested students were proficient in reading and 35% in math, against 49% and 46% statewide; 87% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
84% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 87% across New York. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
Oswego City spends $28,969 per student and Mexico Central $27,808, against $34,607 across New York (FY2024). Neither counts toward the grade. Districts ↓
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 Scriba’s grade
C: better than 26% of New York school districts, #608 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 Scriba, with each school’s own grade.
7th grade in Scriba · depends on your address
Mexico Middle School
Grades 5–8 · 628 students · 10:1 students per teacher · in Mexico
Oswego Middle School
Grades 7–8 · 572 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Oswego
8th grade in Scriba · depends on your address
Mexico Middle School
Grades 5–8 · 628 students · 10:1 students per teacher · in Mexico
Oswego Middle School
Grades 7–8 · 572 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Oswego
9th grade in Scriba · depends on your address
Oswego High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,079 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Oswego
Mexico High School
Grades 9–12 · 619 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Mexico
10th grade in Scriba · depends on your address
Oswego High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,079 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Oswego
Mexico High School
Grades 9–12 · 619 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Mexico
11th grade in Scriba · depends on your address
Oswego High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,079 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Oswego
Mexico High School
Grades 9–12 · 619 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Mexico
12th grade in Scriba · depends on your address
Oswego High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,079 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Oswego
Mexico High School
Grades 9–12 · 619 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Mexico
Scriba runs its own schools through grade 12 (Oswego City School District). From grade PK, students attend the Mexico Central School District, shared with Mexico, Mexico, New Haven and Palermo. Its school is in Minetto. Parts of Scriba (2% of its land) are served by Fulton City instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
Two districts serve Scriba
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
Scriba vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the New York towns that share Scriba’s borders.
Every school in Scriba
12 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 Scriba’s schools
Are Scriba’s schools good?
On New York’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Scriba children attend score below 74% of New York’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C Schools grade, #608 of 755 New York towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 17%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Scriba in?
Two districts: Oswego City School District runs grades PK–12, and Mexico Central School District runs grades PK–12, shared with Mexico, Mexico, New Haven and Palermo.
Where do Scriba kids go to high school?
One of 2 high schools, depending on your address: Oswego High School and Mexico High School.
What is Scriba’s graduation rate?
84% of the class of 2023 in Oswego City School District graduated in four years, against 87% across New York.
How much does Scriba spend per student?
$28,969 in Oswego City School District and $27,808 in Mexico Central School District (FY2024), against $34,607 across New York. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Scriba families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Scriba → 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.