West Monroe’s public schools score below 59% of New York districts on tests and graduation
The grade covers the public school district serving West Monroe, 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 80% 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.
West Monroe’s schools, in brief
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 44% of tested students were proficient in reading and 46% in math, against 49% and 46% statewide; 80% 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
The district spends $25,432 per student, against $34,607 across New York (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Four elementary schools, then one middle and one high school
Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 6 the district’s path is Central Square Middle School, then Paul V Moore 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.
What’s behind West Monroe’s grade
C+: better than 41% of New York school districts, #473 of 755 New York towns. 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 West Monroe, with each school’s own grade.
6th grade in West Monroe
Central Square Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 799 students · 10:1 students per teacher · in Central Square
7th grade in West Monroe
Central Square Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 799 students · 10:1 students per teacher · in Central Square
8th grade in West Monroe
Central Square Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 799 students · 10:1 students per teacher · in Central Square
9th grade in West Monroe
Paul V Moore High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,026 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Central Square
10th grade in West Monroe
Paul V Moore High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,026 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Central Square
West Monroe’s public schools are run by Central Square Central School District, which also serves Central Square, Cleveland, Constantia and Hastings. Parts of West Monroe (5% of its land) are served by Altmar-Parish-Williamstown 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.
Below the state in reading
West Monroe vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the New York towns that share West Monroe’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| West Monroe | C+ | Central Square Central |
| Cicero | C+ | North Syracuse Central |
| Hastings | C+ | Central Square Central |
| Parish | C− | Altmar-Parish-Williamstown Central |
| Constantia | C+ | Central Square Central |
2 of the 4 neighbors share Central Square Central with West Monroe, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.
Every school in West Monroe
6 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 West Monroe’s schools
Are West Monroe’s schools good?
On New York’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools West Monroe children attend score below 59% of New York’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C+ Schools grade, #473 of 755 New York towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 38%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is West Monroe in?
Central Square Central School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 3,458 students in 6 schools (2024–25). Small parts of West Monroe are served by Altmar-Parish-Williamstown Central.
Where do West Monroe kids go to high school?
Paul V Moore High School in Central Square, with 1,026 students; its own test results earn an A−.
What is West Monroe’s graduation rate?
84% of the class of 2023 in Central Square Central School District graduated in four years, against 87% across New York.
How much does West Monroe spend per student?
$25,432 in Central Square Central School District (FY2024), against $34,607 across New York. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What West Monroe 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.