Located in this district, NY. Serving grades PK through 12.
Maine-Endwell Central School District serves a region of roughly mid-sized enrollment across four school buildings—an elementary school, a middle school, a high school, and another elementary school—spanning the communities of Maine, Endwell, Johnson City, and Endicott in Broome County. The student population is predominantly white, with smaller Asian, Hispanic, and multiracial communities. Demographic data on free-or-reduced-price lunch eligibility and English learner status were not available in the state reporting.
On state assessments, the district shows strength in the early elementary grades and a contraction in proficiency as students advance. In third grade, math proficiency sits in the mid-range, and English language arts proficiency is slightly below the midpoint. By fifth grade, English language arts performance improves noticeably, but mathematics begins to decline. From sixth grade through eighth, both math and ELA proficiency rates drop significantly. Science proficiency in grades five and eight is similarly modest. Across the board, participation rates are strong in the lower grades but weaken in grade eight, where only about half of tested students sit for the math and science assessments. The district's overall proficiency index places it in the top quartile among Broome County's districts, and its chronic absenteeism rate also ranks in the top quartile—both meaningful strengths. Graduation rate data were not available.
The district has been undertaking a substantial capital facilities project, approved by voters in late 2022, that includes roof replacements, kitchen renovations, HVAC and air-conditioning upgrades across all buildings, a new gymnasium, and sanitary infrastructure work at the high school. The district structured the project to avoid requiring new tax dollars beyond what is already approved, drawing state building aid to offset costs as prior debt is paid off. A parents may want to note that a court ruling has constrained how the district can procure construction contracts, requiring State Education Department review before each bidding phase rather than allowing a cooperative purchasing method. The district has stated this can delay summer construction schedules and raise costs, which may affect the pace at which improvements reach students.
Budget pressure is apparent. The district has operated at its maximum allowable tax-levy limit for the current and proposed budget cycles, and officials have planned a one-time transfer of surplus funds to cover a state-aid shortfall on the capital project so that work proceeds without an added tax impact on households. For a family considering the district, this backdrop of at-the-limit levy growth and facility-project financing warrants conversation with the district about the long-term tax trajectory and the realistic timeline for promised building work.
The housing market in the district communities is relatively affordable. Home values and rental costs sit below state benchmarks, with median home values in low- to mid-six-figures and rental costs around twelve hundred dollars monthly. The region has modest year-over-year appreciation in home values and slightly stronger rent growth. Local unemployment and median household income are stable and in line with national norms.
Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.
4 schools are officially reported under this district.
| ZIP | City | Value | YoY | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13760 | Endicott | $205K | +6.6% | 41.9% |
| 13790 | Johnson City | $161K | +5.7% | 31.0% |
| 13802 | Maine | $201K | +4.9% | 12.3% |
| 13811 | Newark Valley | $188K | +6.6% | 7.5% |
| 13777 | Glen Aubrey | $211K | +3.6% | 3.7% |
| 13905 | Binghamton | $185K | +3.8% | 3.4% |
| 13827 | Owego | $197K | +4.9% | 0.1% |
| ZIP | City | Rent/mo | YoY | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13760 | Endicott | $1,229 | +10.6% | 41.9% |
| 13790 | Johnson City | $1,172 | +8.9% | 31.0% |
| 13905 | Binghamton | $1,433 | +16.8% | 3.4% |
Officially reported figures, 2024-25.