Clarkstown Central School District
For the 2021 school year, there are 16 public schools in Clarkstown Central School District, serving 8,001 students. Clarkstown Central School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in New York.
Public schools in Clarkstown Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the New York public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 54% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in New York.
The top ranked public schools in Clarkstown Central School District are Clarkstown North Senior High School, Clarkstown South Senior High School and Laurel Plains Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the New York public school average of 13:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Clarkstown Central School District |
| School District Website | http://www.ccsd.edu |
| School District Phone Number | (845) 639-6418 |
| School District Grades Offered | KG - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (NY) |
| # of Schools | 16 Schools | 4,797 Schools |
| # of Students | 8,001 Students | 2,697,340 Students |
| # of Teachers | 666 Teachers | 204,832 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 |
District Comparison
Clarkstown Central School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 786 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has increased from 94% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (NY) |
Overall Testing Rank | #148 out of 787 school districts (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 73% | 52% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 73% | 52% |
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Graduation Rate | 96% | 82% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score | 0.56 | 0.71 |
| # of American Indian Students | 11 Students | 18,915 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of Asian Students | 1,065 Students | 250,784 Students |
| % Asian Students | 13% | 9% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 1,420 Students | 726,968 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 18% | 27% |
| # of Black Students | 322 Students | 462,099 Students |
| % Black Students | 4% | 17% |
| # of White Students | 5,016 Students | 1,167,330 Students |
| % White Students | 63% | 43% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 14 Students | 6,859 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 153 Students | 64,385 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 2% | 3% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | - | 51,929 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 507 | 192,603 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 554 | 196,765 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 552 | 197,986 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 525 | 200,330 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 601 | 201,696 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 567 | 202,891 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 590 | 199,155 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 647 | 197,065 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 684 | 198,053 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 627 | 218,199 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 665 | 211,573 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 716 | 194,547 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 704 | 193,423 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | 62 | 41,125 |
Fiscal Data Comparison
The revenue/student of $25,474 in this school district is less than the state median of $36,800. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,575 is less than the state median of $35,944. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (NY) |
| Total Revenue | $204 MM | $34 MM |
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| Spending | $197 MM | $33 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $25,474 | $36,800 |
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| Revenue / Student | $24,575 | $35,944 |
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Clarkstown Central School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Clarkstown North Senior High School Math: 98% | Reading: ≥99%Rank:10/Top 1%151 Congers Rd10
New City, NY 10956
(845) 639-6504
Grades: 9-12 | 1,329 student
- Clarkstown South Senior High School Math: ≥99% | Reading: 98%Rank:10/Top 5%31 Demarest Mill Rd10
West Nyack, NY 10994
(845) 624-3400
Grades: 9-12 | 1,372 student
- Laurel Plains Elementary School Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%Rank:9/Top 20%14 Teakwood Ln10
New City, NY 10956
(845) 639-6350
Grades: K-5 | 361 students
- Strawtown Elementary School Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%Rank:8/Top 30%413 Strawtown Rd10
West Nyack, NY 10994
(845) 624-3473
Grades: K-5 | 299 students
- New City Elementary School Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%Rank:7/Top 50%60 Crestwood Dr10
New City, NY 10956
(845) 624-3467
Grades: K-5 | 396 students
- Link Elementary School Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:7/Top 50%51 Red Hill Rd10
New City, NY 10956
(845) 624-3494
Grades: K-5 | 361 students
- Felix Festa Achievement Middle School Math: 66% | Reading: 63%Rank:7/Top 50%30 Parrott Rd10
West Nyack, NY 10994
(845) 624-3969
Grades: 6 | 590 students
- Felix Festa Determination Middle School Math: 68% | Reading: 57%Rank:7/Top 50%30 Parrott Rd10
West Nyack, NY 10994
(845) 624-3972
Grades: 8 | 683 students
- Little Tor Elementary School Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:7/Top 50%56 Gregory St10
New City, NY 10956
(845) 624-3471
Grades: K-5 | 285 students
- Woodglen Elementary School Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:7/Top 50%121 Phillips Hill Rd10
New City, NY 10956
(845) 624-3417
Grades: K-5 | 456 students
- Bardonia Elementary School Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:6/Top 50%31 Bardonia Rd10
Nanuet, NY 10954
(845) 639-6460
Grades: K-5 | 404 students
- West Nyack Elementary School Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:6/Top 50%661 W Nyack Rd10
West Nyack, NY 10994
(845) 624-3474
Grades: K-5 | 313 students
- Felix Festa Character Middle School Math: 59% | Reading: 50%Rank:6/Top 50%30 Parrott Rd10
West Nyack, NY 10994
(845) 624-3971
Grades: 7 | 645 students
- Lakewood Elementary School Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:5/Bottom 50%77 Lakeland Ave10
Congers, NY 10920
(845) 639-6320
Grades: K-5 | 428 students
- Birchwood School Special Education School
Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%Rank:5/Bottom 50%214 Sickletown Rd10
West Nyack, NY 10994
(845) 639-6480
Grades: K-12 | 76 students
- Rockland County Sheriffs Department Alternative School53 New Hempstead Road
New City, NY 10956
(845) 638-5466
Grades: 10-12 | 3 students
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