Serving 500 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Vails Gate Steam Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 500 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Vails Gate Steam Academy's student population of 500 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
500 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Vails Gate Steam Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Vails Gate Steam Academy is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3196 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
69%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
17%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
9%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.8%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
3%
Showing 2012–2021. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vails Gate Steam Academy's ranking?
Vails Gate Steam Academy is ranked #3196 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Vails Gate Steam Academy often compared to?
Vails Gate Steam Academyis often viewed alongside schools like New Windsor School, Temple Hill School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Vails Gate Steam Academy?
500 students attend Vails Gate Steam Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Vails Gate Steam Academy students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Vails Gate Steam Academy?
Vails Gate Steam Academy has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Vails Gate Steam Academy offer ?
Vails Gate Steam Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Vails Gate Steam Academy part of?
Vails Gate Steam Academy is part of Newburgh City School District.
School Reviews
3 10/10/2025
I went to this school 1 year ago and ever since first grade I had so many friends and even family for a while at this school the teachers were very helpful and helped me grow I miss you guys!!!
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