Walden Elementary School
Tel:
(845) 457-2400
Walden Elementary School serves 458 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Walden Elementary School placed 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%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the New York state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Walden Elementary School's student population of 458 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
Total Students | 458 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 35 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Walden Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 4,239 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Walden Elementary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
Overall Testing Rank | #2654 out of 4239 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 52% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 52% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | 1% |
Asian | 4% | 9% |
Hispanic | 27% | 27% |
Black | 8% | 17% |
White | 56% | 43% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 5% | 3% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.61 | 0.71 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 43% | 51% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 4% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Valley Central School District (Montgomery) School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Walden Elementary School is Valley Central High School (2.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Valley Central Middle School (2.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Berea Elementary School (2.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Montgomery Berea Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 478 students
2.4 miles
946 State Rt 17k
Montgomery, NY 12549
(845) 457-2400 2.4 K-5 478 - Montgomery Valley Central High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,407 student
2.7 miles
1175 State Rt 17k
Montgomery, NY 12549
(845) 457-2400 2.7 9-12 1,407 - Montgomery Valley Central Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 988 students
2.7 miles
1189 State Rt 17k
Montgomery, NY 12549
(845) 457-2400 2.7 6-8 988 - Wallkill John G Borden Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 506 students
3.2 miles
109 Bona Ventura Ave
Wallkill, NY 12589
(845) 895-7175 3.2 7-8 506 - Wallkill Ostrander Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 462 students
3.4 miles
137 Viola Ave
Wallkill, NY 12589
(845) 895-7225 3.4 K-6 462
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