Addison Central School District, NY

Original Research by School Decision on Addison Central School District

Addison Central School District, located in Steuben County in upstate New York, serves a small enrollment across three school buildings serving pre-K through grade twelve. The district encompasses several towns and villages in the region, including Addison, Cameron, Woodhull, and smaller surrounding communities. The area is rural and relatively stable in character, with housing values and rental costs below state averages, making it accessible for families seeking affordability while remaining within moderate commuting distance of larger centers.

The district has maintained a deliberate focus on fiscal restraint. For thirteen consecutive years, the budget has stayed under the state allowable tax cap, and property tax rates have decreased for twelve consecutive years. This sustained approach directly affects household finances in the district's communities, keeping the cost of homeownership manageable in a region where home prices are modest compared to state benchmarks. The district completed a substantial Phase III facilities renovation in early 2021, upgrading Tuscarora Elementary School with renovated classrooms, a new STEM lab, kitchen, and library conversion, while the Early Childhood School received accessibility improvements and new entry security features.

On state assessments administered in 2024-25, the district's academic performance shows notable challenges across elementary and middle grades. In English language arts, proficiency rates range from around one-fifth to roughly one-third across tested grades, with the strongest performance in eighth grade. Mathematics results vary more widely; third and sixth graders show proficiency around two-fifths, while fourth and fifth graders score substantially lower, with fifth grade particularly weak. Eighth grade mathematics is a relative bright spot, with more than half of students meeting proficiency. Science testing, available only for fifth and eighth grades, shows proficiency roughly in the low to mid-range. Chronic absenteeism in the district stands above the county median, a factor that typically correlates with lower achievement outcomes and may warrant closer monitoring.

Compared to other districts in Steuben County, Addison Central ranks in the bottom quartile on an overall proficiency index and also in the bottom quartile on chronic absenteeism rates. Per-pupil spending is in the middle-to-upper range among county districts, suggesting resources are available even as academic results do not yet reflect strength at scale. A parent considering the district may want to explore further with school leadership what instructional strategies are in place to improve proficiency, particularly in the elementary grades, and what initiatives address attendance patterns.

The district's three-building structure and small enrollment create an intimate setting where students typically experience continuity from early childhood through high school graduation. The community is predominantly white, with very small representation of other racial and ethnic groups. Free-and-reduced-price lunch data and special education enrollment figures were not available in the published record. The district website can provide additional detail on curriculum, staff qualifications, and any specialized programs offered at the middle and high school levels.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

1,076

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 1%

Black 0%

White 97%

Asian 0%

Two+ 1%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr EOC

79%

—

Gr 3

18%

26%

Gr 4

20%

33%

Gr 5

21%

33%

Gr 6

28%

43%

Gr 7

23%

22%

Gr 8

38%

41%

Math

Gr EOC

54%

—

Gr 3

33%

61%

Gr 4

14%

41%

Gr 5

17%

Gr 6

30%

57%

Gr 7

25%

35%

Gr 8

54%

57%

Science

Gr EOC

58%

—

Gr 5

12%

36%

Gr 8

39%

48%

Social studies

Gr EOC

63%

—

Schools in this District

3 schools are officially reported under this district.

ADDISON MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL

TUSCARORA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

VALLEY EARLY CHILDHOOD SCHOOL

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

6 grades reported

43%

Grade 3

25%

Grade 4

13%

Grade 5

41%

Grade 6

29%

Grade 7

55%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

21%

Grade 3

25%

Grade 4

26%

Grade 5

35%

Grade 6

23%

Grade 7

39%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

22%

Grade 5

42%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$158,837

Year-over-year change+5.1%

Range across 7 ZIP codes$148K to $207K

vs. state typical0.31x

vs. national typical0.43x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (7 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
14801	Addison	$148K	+4.8%	56.5%
14898	Woodhull	$180K	+6.5%	16.6%
14820	Cameron Mills	$162K	+3.9%	11.8%
14819	Cameron	$150K	+7.0%	8.2%
14858	Lindley	$200K	+3.9%	3.1%
14870	Painted Post	$207K	+4.2%	2.4%
14821	Campbell	$182K	+4.0%	1.3%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$1,314/mo

Year-over-year change-3.4%

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (1 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
14870	Painted Post	$1,314	-3.4%	2.4%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$802/mo

Home price / national median income1.9x

Annual rent / national median income18.8%

Rent exceeds est. mortgage by$513/mo

Comparison

State typical home value$510,449 (+5.0% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

Data Currently Unavailable

Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

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