Valley Stream 13 Union Free School District

585 N Corona Ave
Valley Stream, NY 11580-2099
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Valley Stream 13 Union Free School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,054 students in Valley Stream 13 Union Free School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Valley Stream 13 Union Free School District have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
4 Schools
4,805 Schools
# Students
2,054 Students
2,500,885 Students
# Teachers
188 Teachers
218,084 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Valley Stream 13 Union Free School District, which is ranked #268 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.
This School District
State Average (NY)
#264 out of 1017 school districts
(Top 30%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

64%
52%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

55%
49%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

96%
78%
(2022-23)
26.6%
34.8%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.76
0.73

Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
32%
10%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

% Hispanic
28%
31%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
19%
15%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓

% White
18%
39%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $29,085 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 $29,904 is less than the state median of $36,024. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NY)
Total Revenue
$60 MM
$87,503 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$61 MM
$90,091 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$29,085
$34,989

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$29,904
$36,024

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Valley Stream 13 Union Free School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
James A Dever School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
585 N Corona Ave
Valley Stream, NY 11580
(516) 568-6120
Gr: K-6 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #22.
Wheeler Avenue School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1 W Wheeler Ave
Valley Stream, NY 11580
(516) 568-6140
Gr: K-6 | 608 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #33.
Howell Road School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1475 Howell Rd
Valley Stream, NY 11580
(516) 568-6130
Gr: PK-6 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Willow Road School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
880 Catalpa Dr
Franklin Square, NY 11010
(516) 568-6640
Gr: K-6 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 72%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Valley Stream 13 Union Free School District?
Valley Stream 13 Union Free School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,054 students.
What is the rank of Valley Stream 13 Union Free School District?
Valley Stream 13 Union Free School District is ranked #268 out of 1,007 school districts in New York (top 30%) 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 science proficiency (Top 5%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Valley Stream 13 Union Free School District?
32% of Valley Stream 13 Union Free School District students are Asian, 28% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 18% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Valley Stream 13 Union Free School District?
Valley Stream 13 Union Free School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Valley Stream 13 Union Free School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $29,904 is less than the state median of $36,024. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-06
  • Enrollment: 2,054 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • : Top 30% in NY
  • : 64% (Top 30%)
  • : 55% (Top 30%)
  • : 96% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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