Top Rankings
Gorham-Middlesex Central School District (Marcus Whitman) ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,039 students in Gorham-Middlesex Central School District (Marcus Whitman). This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Gorham-Middlesex Central School District (Marcus Whitman) have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
4 Schools
4,810 Schools
# Students
1,039 Students
2,503,634 Students
# Teachers
122 Teachers
218,347 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Gorham-Middlesex Central School District (Marcus Whitman), which is ranked #651 of all 1,008 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#663 out of 1017 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
78%
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.73
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
10%
% Hispanic
3%
31%
% Black
n/a
15%
% White
94%
39%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $34,554 is higher than the state median of $31,371. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $42,307 is higher than the state median of $32,248. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$36 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$44 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$34,554
$31,371
Spending / Student
$42,307
$32,248
Best Gorham-Middlesex Central School District (Marcus Whitman) Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marcus Whitman High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4100 Baldwin Rd
Rushville, NY 14544
(585) 554-6441
Rushville, NY 14544
(585) 554-6441
Gr: 9-12 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Marcus Whitman Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4100 Baldwin Rd
Rushville, NY 14544
(585) 554-6442
Rushville, NY 14544
(585) 554-6442
Gr: 6-8 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Gorham Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2705 W Main St
Stanley, NY 14561
(585) 526-6351
Stanley, NY 14561
(585) 526-6351
Gr: 3-5 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
149 Rt 245
Rushville, NY 14544
(585) 554-3115
Rushville, NY 14544
(585) 554-3115
Gr: PK-2 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Gorham-Middlesex Central School District (Marcus Whitman)?
Gorham-Middlesex Central School District (Marcus Whitman) manages 4 public schools serving 1,039 students.
What is the rank of Gorham-Middlesex Central School District (Marcus Whitman)?
Gorham-Middlesex Central School District (Marcus Whitman) is ranked #651 out of 1,008 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Gorham-Middlesex Central School District (Marcus Whitman)?
94% of Gorham-Middlesex Central School District (Marcus Whitman) students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Gorham-Middlesex Central School District (Marcus Whitman)?
Gorham-Middlesex Central School District (Marcus Whitman) has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Gorham-Middlesex Central School District (Marcus Whitman)'s spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $42,307 is higher than the state median of $32,248. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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