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Oneida City School District


At a glance
753rdof 874 New York districts▼ 80
Better than 13% of New York districts
565 Sayles St
Oneida, NY 13421-0327
·(315) 363-2550·All New York district rankings →
Statewide performance 2017–2025
2025: better than 13.8% of districts
5
Schools
1,655
Students
Top rankedOneida Senior High School629th of 1,234 New York high schools
Smallest classes
Otto L Shortell Middle School 9.4 students per teacher
Summary:

The Oneida City School District in New York serves students from kindergarten through 12th grade across 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district faces some challenges, with several of its schools performing below state averages, but also has bright spots, particularly at the high school level.

Oneida Senior High School stands out as the strongest performer in the district, with relatively high proficiency rates on Regents exams and a 4-year graduation rate of 84.3%, exceeding the state average. In contrast, the middle and elementary schools in the district struggle to meet state standards, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics. The district's economic challenges are evident, with high rates of free and reduced-price lunch eligibility across the schools.

While the data highlights areas for improvement, it also reveals pockets of success. Otto L Shortell Middle School stands out for its 100% proficiency rates on the Algebra I and Living Environment Regents exams. However, the overall trend shows a decline in the district's statewide ranking, with several schools ranking in the bottom 10% of their respective grade levels. Addressing these disparities and supporting the needs of the district's economically disadvantaged student population will be crucial for improving outcomes across the Oneida City School District.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department.

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