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Schools in Westmoreland · Westmoreland Central School District

Westmoreland’s public schools outscore 80% of New York districts

In Westmoreland, 63% of tested students are proficient in math, above the New York average (46%). The grade covers the public school district serving Westmoreland, 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.

#115of 755 New York townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From New York state tests taken in spring 2022, when 83% 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
53%
▲ 4 pts vs NY 49%
2021–22
Math proficiency
63%
▲ 16 pts vs NY 46%
2021–22
Graduate on time
95–100%
▲ 8–13 pts vs NY 87%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$27.3K
▼ 21% vs NY $34.6K
FY2024
Students per teacher
11.0
NY 11.2
Schools in town
3
775 students on the public path
In brief

Westmoreland’s schools, in brief

Better than its incomes would predict

Among the 772 New York towns with household incomes within a quarter of Westmoreland’s, its schools beat 89%, higher than their 80% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 53% and math 63% in spring 2022, against 49% and 46% statewide; 95–100% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 87%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $27,259 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 middle school

From grade 3 the district’s path is Westmoreland Upper Elementary School, then Donald H Crane Junior/Senior High School. Enrollment is down 8% 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.

The School Grade

What’s behind Westmoreland’s grade

A− Test scoresA Graduation

A−: better than 80% of New York school districts, #115 of 755 New York towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the New York average; graduation is the stronger of the two.

New York school districts we grade (1,013)Better than 80%
Lower resultsHigher results
New York towns with similar household incomes (772)Better than 89%
Towns in Oneida County (26)Better than 92%
B+AA fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 375 test results and a graduating class of 73 could put Westmoreland anywhere from B+ to A. The tests are from spring 2022, when 83% of Westmoreland’s students in the tested grades sat them (380 in math, 370 in reading).

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Where will my kid go?

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

The path, start to finish
PK–2Deforest A Hill Primary SchoolWestmoreland Central School DistrictNo scores
3–6Westmoreland Upper Elementary SchoolWestmoreland Central School DistrictB
7–12Donald H Crane Junior/Senior High SchoolWestmoreland Central School DistrictB

Westmoreland’s public schools are run by Westmoreland Central School District. Parts of Westmoreland (7% and 6% of its land) are served by Clinton 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.

Westmoreland Central School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 3 schools · 775 students, down 8% since 2020–21 · 11.0 per teacher (NY 11.2)
$27,259NY $34,607 · FY2024
A−
Test scores · 2021–22

Above the state in reading

Reading53%
State average 48.9% · 370 students tested
Math63%
State average 46.5% · 380 students tested

Westmoreland vs. its neighbors

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

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
WestmorelandA−Westmoreland Central
WhitestownB+Oriskany Central PK–12 · Whitesboro Central K–12
KirklandA−Clinton Central
RomeDRome City
VernonBSherrill City
VeronaBSherrill City

Every school in Westmoreland

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 Westmorelandby address
Deforest A Hill Primary School
Elementary · Grades PK–2
185 students12:1Rate it →
Westmoreland Upper Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 3–6
B
230 students11:1Rate it →
Donald H Crane Junior/Senior High School
High · Grades 7–12
B
360 students10:1Rate it →

Questions about Westmoreland’s schools

Are Westmoreland’s schools good?

By New York’s own tests, yes: the public schools Westmoreland children attend outscore 80% of New York’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade, #115 of 755 New York towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 89%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Westmoreland in?

Westmoreland Central School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 775 students in 3 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Westmoreland are served by Clinton Central and Sherrill City.

What is Westmoreland’s graduation rate?

95–100% of the class of 2023 in Westmoreland Central School District graduated in four years, against 87% across New York.

How much does Westmoreland spend per student?

$27,259 in Westmoreland 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.