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East Ramapo Central School District (Spring Valley) ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 10,198 students in East Ramapo Central School District (Spring Valley). This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in East Ramapo Central School District (Spring Valley) have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
14 Schools
4,819 Schools
# Students
10,198 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
718 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
East Ramapo Central School District (Spring Valley), which is ranked #987 of all 1,009 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 75% has increased from 59% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#994 out of 1017 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
78%
Graduation Rate
75%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.37
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
10%
% Hispanic
78%
30%
% Black
16%
16%
% White
3%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,307 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,307. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $29,909 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$268 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$305 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$26,307
$31,307
Spending / Student
$29,909
$32,183
Best East Ramapo Central School District (Spring Valley) Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ramapo High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 Viola Rd
Spring Valley, NY 10977
(845) 577-6400
Spring Valley, NY 10977
(845) 577-6400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,655 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Spring Valley High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
361 Rt 59
Spring Valley, NY 10977
(845) 577-6500
Spring Valley, NY 10977
(845) 577-6500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,562 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Hempstead Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
80 Brick Church Rd
Spring Valley, NY 10977
(845) 577-6270
Spring Valley, NY 10977
(845) 577-6270
Gr: K-6 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Kakiat Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
465 Viola Rd
Spring Valley, NY 10977
(845) 577-6100
Spring Valley, NY 10977
(845) 577-6100
Gr: 4-8 | 678 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Margetts Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
25 Margetts Rd
Monsey, NY 10952
(845) 577-6190
Monsey, NY 10952
(845) 577-6190
Gr: K-3 | 603 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #66.
Chestnut Ridge Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
892 Ny-45
Spring Valley, NY 10977
(845) 577-6300
Spring Valley, NY 10977
(845) 577-6300
Gr: 7-8 | 630 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Elmwood Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
43 Robert Pitt Dr
Monsey, NY 10952
(845) 577-6160
Monsey, NY 10952
(845) 577-6160
Gr: K-6 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Grandview Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
151 Grandview Ave
Monsey, NY 10952
(845) 577-6260
Monsey, NY 10952
(845) 577-6260
Gr: K-3 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #99.
Pomona Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
101 Pomona Rd
Suffern, NY 10901
(845) 577-6200
Suffern, NY 10901
(845) 577-6200
Gr: 7-8 | 618 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
Lime Kiln Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
35 Lime Kiln Rd
Suffern, NY 10901
(845) 577-6280
Suffern, NY 10901
(845) 577-6280
Gr: 4-6 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1111.
Eldorado Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5 Eldorado Dr
Spring Valley, NY 10977
(845) 577-6150
Spring Valley, NY 10977
(845) 577-6150
Gr: 4-6 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1212.
Fleetwood Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
22 Fleetwood Ave
Spring Valley, NY 10977
(845) 577-6170
Spring Valley, NY 10977
(845) 577-6170
Gr: K-3 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1313.
Summit Park Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
925 Rt 45
New City, NY 10956
(845) 577-6290
New City, NY 10956
(845) 577-6290
Gr: K-3 | 619 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
465 Viola Rd
Spring Valley, NY 10977
(845) 577-6585
Spring Valley, NY 10977
(845) 577-6585
Gr: K-1 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to East Ramapo Central School District (Spring Valley)?
East Ramapo Central School District (Spring Valley) manages 14 public schools serving 10,198 students.
What is the rank of East Ramapo Central School District (Spring Valley)?
East Ramapo Central School District (Spring Valley) is ranked #987 out of 1,009 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in East Ramapo Central School District (Spring Valley)?
78% of East Ramapo Central School District (Spring Valley) students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of East Ramapo Central School District (Spring Valley)?
East Ramapo Central School District (Spring Valley) has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is East Ramapo Central School District (Spring Valley)'s spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $29,909 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
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