Top Rankings
Valley Central School District (Montgomery) ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,997 students in Valley Central School District (Montgomery). This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Valley Central School District (Montgomery) have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the New York public school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 63% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
6 Schools
4,804 Schools
# Students
3,997 Students
2,526,520 Students
# Teachers
352 Teachers
215,025 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Valley Central School District (Montgomery), which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 786 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 87% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#428 out of 788 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
62%
Graduation Rate
92%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.72
# American Indian Students
8 Students
18,588 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
61 Students
249,216 Students
% Asian Students
2%
10%
# Hispanic Students
1,170 Students
726,742 Students
% Hispanic Students
29%
29%
# Black Students
338 Students
408,333 Students
% Black Students
8%
16%
# White Students
2,233 Students
1,036,576 Students
% White Students
56%
41%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
6,065 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
186 Students
80,416 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
56,452
# Students in K Grade:
259
173,952
# Students in 1st Grade:
283
175,866
# Students in 2nd Grade:
275
179,876
# Students in 3rd Grade:
267
179,592
# Students in 4th Grade:
291
182,761
# Students in 5th Grade:
305
184,189
# Students in 6th Grade:
293
186,528
# Students in 7th Grade:
333
191,088
# Students in 8th Grade:
312
194,752
# Students in 9th Grade:
382
208,652
# Students in 10th Grade:
324
198,832
# Students in 11th Grade:
319
188,822
# Students in 12th Grade:
318
188,400
# Ungraded Students:
36
36,758
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,690 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,087. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,047 is less than the state median of $31,956. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$111 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$104 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$27,690
$31,087
Spending / Student
$26,047
$31,956
Best Valley Central School District (Montgomery) Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Valley Central High School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1175 State Rt 17k
Montgomery, NY 12549
(845) 457-2400
Montgomery, NY 12549
(845) 457-2400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,366 students
Rank: #22.
Berea Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
946 State Rt 17k
Montgomery, NY 12549
(845) 457-2400
Montgomery, NY 12549
(845) 457-2400
Grades: K-5
| 461 students
Rank: #33.
Montgomery Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
141 Union St
Montgomery, NY 12549
(845) 457-2400
Montgomery, NY 12549
(845) 457-2400
Grades: K-5
| 515 students
Rank: #44.
East Coldenham Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
286 State Rt 17k
Newburgh, NY 12550
(845) 457-2400
Newburgh, NY 12550
(845) 457-2400
Grades: K-5
| 289 students
Rank: #55.
Valley Central Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1189 State Rt 17k
Montgomery, NY 12549
(845) 457-2400
Montgomery, NY 12549
(845) 457-2400
Grades: 6-8
| 946 students
Rank: #66.
Walden Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
75 Orchard St
Walden, NY 12586
(845) 457-2400
Walden, NY 12586
(845) 457-2400
Grades: K-5
| 420 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Valley Central School District (Montgomery)?
Valley Central School District (Montgomery) manages 6 public schools serving 3,997 students.
What is the rank of Valley Central School District (Montgomery)?
Valley Central School District (Montgomery) is ranked #417 out of 786 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Valley Central School District (Montgomery)?
56% of Valley Central School District (Montgomery) students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Valley Central School District (Montgomery)?
Valley Central School District (Montgomery) has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 12:1.
What is Valley Central School District (Montgomery)'s spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,047 is less than the state median of $31,956. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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