Fayetteville-manlius Central School District, NY

Original Research by School Decision on Fayetteville-manlius Central School District

Fayetteville-Manlius Central School District serves a community across parts of Onondaga County that includes the towns of Manlius, Fayetteville, Chittenango, Jamesville, and Cazenovia. The district enrolls students from kindergarten through twelfth grade across six school buildings: three elementary schools, two middle schools, and one high school.

The district's academic performance across elementary and middle grades demonstrates strength. In mathematics, proficiency ranges from the mid-to-high range in third grade and climbs to strong levels by sixth grade, where it reaches its peak. English language arts proficiency is similarly solid in the early grades, improving notably by fifth grade and maintaining that strength through middle school. Science results are available for fifth and eighth grades only; fifth-grade science proficiency sits in the mid-range, as does eighth-grade science. The data shows consistent high participation rates across all tested subjects and grades, typically in the low-to-mid nineties. Note that eighth-grade math and science show much lower participation rates than other grades; this pattern suggests that a subset of eighth-graders may be placed in accelerated or advanced coursework and thus not tested at the standard level.

When compared to other districts in Onondaga County, Fayetteville-Manlius ranks in the top quartile for overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades. The district also stands in the top quartile for chronic absenteeism, with a notably low rate, suggesting strong daily attendance patterns. Per-pupil spending falls in the middle range among county districts, closer to the lower half of that range.

The district serves a student population that is predominantly white, with meaningful representation of Asian, multiracial, and Hispanic students and smaller numbers of Black and American Indian students. Free-and-reduced-price-lunch rates and English learner counts were not available in the provided data. Special education enrollment data was also not available.

Two major capital projects underscore the district's infrastructure trajectory. In December 2021, voters approved funding for substantial modernization and expansion of the high school, including a new STEM wing, a two-story cafeteria addition, a consolidated office suite with a single point of entry, and HVAC upgrades including air conditioning for one wing of the building. This project is being phased in beginning in the 2024-25 school year and represents a lasting cost commitment for taxpayers. A second referendum passed in May 2024 addressed aging infrastructure and safety and security upgrades across all six district buildings, including partial roof replacements at multiple buildings and HVAC control upgrades.

In curriculum, the district adopted a new K-4 literacy program, Benchmark Advance, beginning in 2025-26, following a two-year review process and a pilot year in 2024-25. The program is grounded in science-of-reading evidence-based practices, and grades five and six received aligned curriculum updates as well, making it a district-wide shift in how early reading and writing are taught.

The housing market in the district's service area shows homes at moderate-to-upper-moderate valuations, with homes in Manlius commanding higher values than those in Chittenango or Cazenovia. The market has seen recent activity, with pending listings notably elevated compared to the prior year and median listing prices showing modest decline year-over-year. Rental data is limited but available for Manlius. Mortgage rates and overall economic conditions reflect current national trends.

A parent or resident considering this district would encounter a school system with strong academic proficiency, particularly in elementary and middle grades mathematics, a low absenteeism rate, and ongoing investment in facilities and curriculum. The district's academic profile places it well above the county median. The two recent capital projects signal a commitment to modernization but also represent sustained tax impact decisions that families should factor into their housing and educational planning.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

4,163

Grades

KG–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 3%

Black 3%

White 78%

Asian 11%

Two+ 5%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr EOC

75%

—

Gr 3

50%

78%

Gr 4

56%

80%

Gr 5

70%

84%

Gr 6

62%

82%

Gr 7

61%

80%

Gr 8

65%

88%

Math

Gr EOC

82%

—

Gr 3

62%

83%

Gr 4

66%

85%

Gr 5

60%

80%

Gr 6

71%

90%

Gr 7

73%

89%

Gr 8

68%

92%

Science

Gr EOC

—

Gr 5

51%

78%

Gr 8

46%

87%

Social studies

Gr EOC

83%

—

Schools in this District

6 schools are officially reported under this district.

EAGLE HILL MIDDLE SCHOOL

ENDERS ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

FAYETTEVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

FAYETTEVILLE-MANLIUS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

WELLWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL

MOTT ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Academic Performance

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

Mathematics

6 grades reported

79%

Grade 3

81%

Grade 4

77%

Grade 5

87%

Grade 6

86%

Grade 7

87%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

72%

Grade 3

75%

Grade 4

82%

Grade 5

79%

Grade 6

76%

Grade 7

84%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

74%

Grade 5

78%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

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

Home Values

Typical home value$437,226

Year-over-year change+8.7%

Range across 5 ZIP codes$266K to $457K

vs. state typical0.86x

vs. national typical1.19x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (5 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
13104	Manlius	$457K	+8.5%	64.2%
13066	Fayetteville	$404K	+10.1%	24.0%
13078	Jamesville	$431K	+7.2%	8.8%
13037	Chittenango	$266K	+6.1%	2.3%
13035	Cazenovia	$397K	+5.2%	0.7%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$2,800/mo

ZIP code rents (1 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
13104	Manlius	$2,800	—	64.2%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$2,206/mo

Home price / national median income5.2x

Annual rent / national median income40.1%

Rent exceeds est. mortgage by$594/mo

Market Activity: Onondaga County

Median listing price$345,000

Median listing price YoY-13.5%

Median price per sq ft$211

Median price per sq ft YoY+12.2%

Median days on market48.0 days

Median days on market YoY-5.9%

Active listings439

Active listings YoY+1.1%

New listings432

New listings YoY-6.1%

Pending listings1,146

Pending listings YoY+34.0%

Hotness: median listing price$304,950

Hotness: median listing price YoY-23.8%

Supply score57.2

Supply score YoY+25.6%

Demand score96.3

Demand score YoY-0.4%

Median listing price (12 months)

Median price per sq ft (12 months)

Median days on market (12 months)

Active listings (12 months)

New listings (12 months)

Pending listings (12 months)

Hotness: median listing price (12 months)

Supply score (12 months)

Demand score (12 months)

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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