Emerson J Dillon Middle School
Phoenix, NY · Phoenix Central School District · Grades 5-8
566th of 781 New York middle schools statewide · better than 28%▼ Declining
Emerson J Dillon Middle School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Emerson J Dillon Middle School 566th of 781 New York middle schools for 2024–25, based on NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate English and Math results — better than 28% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 59th in 2019 to 28th in 2025 — declining.
Emerson J Dillon Middle School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Emerson J Dillon Middle School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 511 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.5% | 94.9% | ▲ 0.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.2% | 2.5% | ▲ 0.3 pts | |
| Hispanic | 0.5% | 2.0% | ▲ 1.5 pts | |
| Asian | 0.7% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.7 pts |
Homes near Emerson J Dillon Middle School
Typical home value $246K in zip 13135 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Emerson J Dillon Middle School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 6Soule Road Middle SchoolLiverpool Central School District · 5.8 mi away327th of 781
ELA 50% · Math 66% - 6Donald S Ray SchoolBaldwinsville Central School District · 6.9 mi away345th of 781
ELA 56% · Math 57% - 3Fulton Junior High SchoolFulton City School District · 7.5 mi away602nd of 781
ELA 39% · Math 41% - 6Morgan Road Middle SchoolLiverpool Central School District · 7.7 mi away328th of 781
ELA 56% · Math 59% - 4Central Square Middle SchoolCentral Square Central School District · 8.2 mi away503rd of 781
ELA 39% · Math 51% - 5Liverpool Middle SchoolLiverpool Central School District · 9.7 mi away391st of 781
ELA 50% · Math 56% - 2Solvay Middle SchoolSolvay Union Free School District · 10.4 mi away687th of 781
ELA 35% · Math 32% - 6Gillette Road Middle SchoolNorth Syracuse Central School District · 11.5 mi away347th of 781
ELA 50% · Math 62%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Emerson J Dillon Middle School in?
Emerson J Dillon Middle School is part of the Phoenix Central School District district in Phoenix, New York.
Is Emerson J Dillon Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Emerson J Dillon Middle School 566th of 781 New York middle schools (better than 28% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of Emerson J Dillon Middle School?
White 95%, Two or more races 3%, Hispanic 2% (511 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Emerson J Dillon Middle School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 13135 is $246K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.