Top Rankings
Valley Central School District (Montgomery) ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,152 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 54% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
6 Schools
4,805 Schools
# Students
4,152 Students
2,500,885 Students
# Teachers
361 Teachers
218,084 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Valley Central School District (Montgomery), which is ranked #529 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 93% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#515 out of 1017 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
78%
Graduation Rate
93%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)23.9%
34.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.73
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
10%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
34%
31%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
8%
15%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% White
51%
39%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $30,572 in this school district is less than the state median of $34,989. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $33,617 is less than the state median of $36,024. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$127 MM
$87,503 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$140 MM
$90,091 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$30,572
$34,989
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$33,617
$36,024
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Valley Central School District (Montgomery) Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Valley Central High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1175 State Rt 17k
Montgomery, NY 12549
(845) 457-2400
Montgomery, NY 12549
(845) 457-2400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,385 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Valley Central Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1189 State Rt 17k
Montgomery, NY 12549
(845) 457-2400
Montgomery, NY 12549
(845) 457-2400
Gr: 6-8 | 945 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
Montgomery Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
141 Union St
Montgomery, NY 12549
(845) 457-2400
Montgomery, NY 12549
(845) 457-2400
Gr: K-5 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #44.
Berea Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
946 State Rt 17k
Montgomery, NY 12549
(845) 457-2400
Montgomery, NY 12549
(845) 457-2400
Gr: K-5 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #55.
Walden Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
75 Orchard St
Walden, NY 12586
(845) 457-2400
Walden, NY 12586
(845) 457-2400
Gr: K-5 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #66.
East Coldenham Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
286 State Rt 17k
Newburgh, NY 12550
(845) 457-2400
Newburgh, NY 12550
(845) 457-2400
Gr: K-5 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Valley Central School District (Montgomery)?
Valley Central School District (Montgomery) manages 6 public schools serving 4,152 students.
What is the rank of Valley Central School District (Montgomery)?
Valley Central School District (Montgomery) is ranked #529 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%), 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)?
51% of Valley Central School District (Montgomery) students are White, 34% 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 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Valley Central School District (Montgomery)'s spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $33,617 is less than the state median of $36,024. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
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