Best Public Schools in Rome, NY

Summary:

The city of Rome, New York is home to 10 schools, including 7 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 1 high school, and 1 alternative school. The data reveals stark differences in academic performance across these schools, with some standout institutions like Ridge Mills Elementary School and John E Joy Elementary School consistently outperforming their peers on state assessments and boasting relatively low rates of free/reduced lunch recipients.

In contrast, the district as a whole struggles with proficiency on state tests, with most schools performing well below the state average across grade levels and subject areas. The high school, Rome Free Academy, has an 84.3% four-year graduation rate and a 4.9% dropout rate, which are respectable but leave room for improvement. The district's spending per student ranges from $12,737 to $20,638, with the highest spending at the Clough Prek Center.

Overall, the data highlights the need for targeted interventions and support to address the equity concerns and improve student outcomes across the Rome City School District. While some schools are performing well, the district as a whole faces challenges in ensuring all students have access to a high-quality education.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Regents Common Core Algebra I (2024)	Regents Chemistry (2024)	Regents Common Core Algebra II (2024)	Regents Common Core English Language Arts (2024)	Regents Common Core Geometry (2024)	Regents Earth Science (2024)	Regents Global History and Geography (2024)	Regents Living Environment (2024)	Regents Physics (2024)	Regents U.S. History and Government (2024)	Regents Algebra I (2024)	NY State Assessments English Language Arts (2024)						NY State Assessments Math (2024)						NY State Assessments Science (2024)		% Completely Immunized (2020)	% Polio (2020)	% Measles (2020)	% Mumps (2020)	% Rubella (2020)	% Diphtheria (2020)	% Hepatitis B (2020)	% Varicella (2020)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Regents Common Core Algebra I End of Course	Regents Chemistry End of Course	Regents Common Core Algebra II End of Course	Regents Common Core English Language Arts End of Course	Regents Common Core Geometry End of Course	Regents Earth Science End of Course	Regents Global History and Geography End of Course	Regents Living Environment End of Course	Regents Physics End of Course	Regents U.S. History and Government End of Course	Regents Algebra I End of Course	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 4th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 5th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 6th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 7th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments Math 4th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 6th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 7th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 8th Grade	% Completely Immunized All Grades	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Diphtheria All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
New York State School For The Deaf	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	401 Turin St	Rome	13440	Oneida County	New York State School For The Deaf	No	No	No	No	(315) 337-8400	42	15	2.8	76.2%	30 (71.4%)	3 (7.1%)	5 (11.9%)	3 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.4%)								(n/a)
Bellamy Elementary School	Public	K-6	7118 Brennan Ave	Rome	13440	Oneida County	Rome City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(315) 338-5261	567	56	10.1	74.6%	359 (63.3%)	61 (10.8%)	84 (14.8%)	10 (1.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (9.2%)	3.9	2437^th of 2445 public elementary schools	0.3%		4.8	2408^th of 2439 public elementary schools	1.3%	29												4.6	5.6	5.6	9.2			1.5	3.0	15.2	12.3			7.6		99.4	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	$15,939	$1,983	$13,956
Gansevoort Elementary School	Public	K-6	758 W Liberty St	Rome	13440	Oneida County	Rome City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(315) 334-5181	443	45	9.9	78.3%	292 (65.9%)	37 (8.4%)	70 (15.8%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (9.3%)	4.1	2435^th of 2445 public elementary schools	0.4%		4.7	2412^th of 2439 public elementary schools	1.1%	23												7.0	4.1	10.6	9.1			5.3	8.3	9.7	15.6			8.2		99.1	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	99.7	$15,836	$3,223	$12,613
Louis V Denti Elementary School	Public	K-6	1001 Ruby St	Rome	13440	Oneida County	Rome City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(315) 338-5371	655	55	11.8	58.6%	458 (69.9%)	41 (6.3%)	87 (13.3%)	9 (1.4%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	56 (8.5%)	9	2349^th of 2445 public elementary schools	3.9%		13.9	2217^th of 2439 public elementary schools	9.1%	132												16.3	19.0	13.3	12.1			27.5	24.1	16.9	15.1			13.7		99.2	99.8	100.0	100.0	100.0	99.4	99.8	100.0	$12,737	$1,635	$11,102
Lyndon H Strough Middle School	Public	7-8	801 Laurel St	Rome	13440	Oneida County	Rome City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(315) 338-5201	829	76	10.9	58.9%	650 (78.4%)	73 (8.8%)	74 (8.9%)	14 (1.7%)	4 (0.5%)	2 (0.2%)	12 (1.4%)	14.9	1382^nd of 1504 public middle schools	8.1%		17.2	1348^th of 1500 public middle schools	10.1%	34								92.3			96.6					21.1	27.6					38.3	21.8		15.4	99.8	99.8	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	$15,994	$680	$15,314
Ridge Mills Elementary School	Public	K-6	7841 Rome-Wstrnvll Rd	Rome	13440	Oneida County	Rome City School District	No	No	No	No	(315) 334-1281	380	32	11.8	26.1%	323 (85.0%)	16 (4.2%)	24 (6.3%)	10 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.8%)	49.3	1189^th of 2445 public elementary schools	51.4%		68.9	706^th of 2439 public elementary schools	71.1%	483												25.5	38.3	42.9	55.8			46.8	47.4	71.1	43.9			47.7		98.9	98.9	99.7	99.7	99.7	99.4	98.9	99.7	$15,130	$1,243	$13,887
Rome Free Academy	Public	9-12	95 Dart Circle	Rome	13441	Oneida County	Rome City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(315) 334-7203	1,511	109	13.9	50.7%	1,173 (77.6%)	154 (10.2%)	126 (8.3%)	29 (1.9%)	5 (0.3%)	3 (0.2%)	21 (1.4%)	42.7	729^th of 1242 public high schools	41.3%		43.5	700^th of 1228 public high schools	43.0%	29	16.1	60.9	83.5	92.0	58.1	53.7	70.1	53.7	65.2	71.1	42.9															99.7	99.9	99.9	99.9	99.9	99.9	99.9	99.9	$16,212	$195	$16,017
John E Joy Elementary School	Public	K-6	8194 Bielby Rd	Rome	13440	Oneida County	Rome City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(315) 334-1261	392	32	12.3	48.0%	319 (81.4%)	16 (4.1%)	34 (8.7%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (5.4%)	21.8	2009^th of 2445 public elementary schools	17.8%		29.7	1759^th of 2439 public elementary schools	27.9%	250												21.1	39.5	25.5	30.0			25.4	53.7	20.9	31.6			21.4		99.4	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	99.7	$15,241	$1,395	$13,845
Clough Prek Center	Public	PK, KG-2	409 Bell Rd	Rome	13440	Oneida County	Rome City School District	No	No	No	No	(315) 334-1250	147	14	10.7	60.5%	97 (66.0%)	8 (5.4%)	24 (16.3%)	5 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	12 (8.2%)								(n/a)																																		$20,638	$19,357	$1,282
Stokes Elementary School	Public	K-6	9095 Turin Rd	Rome	13440	Oneida County	Rome City School District	No	No	No	No	(315) 334-1221	313	29	10.8	35.1%	290 (92.7%)	5 (1.6%)	11 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.2%)	25.1	1897^th of 2445 public elementary schools	22.4%		33	1656^th of 2439 public elementary schools	32.1%	241												25.9	39.6	11.9	9.4			57.7	58.3	38.1	21.4			20.5		100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	$15,736	$1,022	$14,714

Cities Near Rome

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Oriskany	7.02 mi	2	164^th
Verona	7.11 mi	4	387^th
Westmoreland	7.55 mi	3	167^th
Holland Patent	8.22 mi	4	381^st
Whitesboro	9.56 mi	4	333^rd

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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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