Top Rankings
Spencer-Van Etten Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 803 students in Spencer-Van Etten Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Spencer-Van Etten Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,805 Schools
# Students
803 Students
2,500,885 Students
# Teachers
77 Teachers
218,084 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Spencer-Van Etten Central School District, which is ranked #652 of all 1,007 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#657 out of 1017 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
78%
Graduation Rate
92%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)28.5%
34.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.10
0.73
Showing 2014–2023. View full 35-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
10%
Showing 2011–2023. View full 33-year historical data
% Hispanic
1%
31%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 26-year historical data
% Black
1%
15%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 35-year historical data
% White
95%
39%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 35-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $35,214 is higher than the state median of $34,989. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $42,318 is higher than the state median of $36,024. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$28 MM
$87,503 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$34 MM
$90,091 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$35,214
$34,989
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$42,318
$36,024
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Spencer-Van Etten Central School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Spencer-van Etten High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
16 Dartts Crossroad
Spencer, NY 14883
(607) 589-7140
Spencer, NY 14883
(607) 589-7140
Gr: 9-12 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Spencer-van Etten Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7 Langford St
Van Etten, NY 14889
(607) 589-7110
Van Etten, NY 14889
(607) 589-7110
Gr: PK-4 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Spencer-van Etten Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 Center St
Spencer, NY 14883
(607) 589-7120
Spencer, NY 14883
(607) 589-7120
Gr: 5-8 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Spencer-Van Etten Central School District?
Spencer-Van Etten Central School District manages 3 public schools serving 803 students.
What is the rank of Spencer-Van Etten Central School District?
Spencer-Van Etten Central School District is ranked #652 out of 1,007 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Spencer-Van Etten Central School District?
95% of Spencer-Van Etten Central School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Spencer-Van Etten Central School District?
Spencer-Van Etten Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Spencer-Van Etten Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $42,318 is higher than the state median of $36,024. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
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