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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 47%), 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
4,818 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 #988 of all 1,015 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 78% has increased from 67% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#992 out of 1020 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
78%
Graduation Rate
78%
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
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ramapo High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 Viola Rd
Spring Valley, NY 10977
(845) 577-6400
Spring Valley, NY 10977
(845) 577-6400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,655 students
Rank: #22.
Spring Valley High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
361 Rt 59
Spring Valley, NY 10977
(845) 577-6500
Spring Valley, NY 10977
(845) 577-6500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,562 students
Rank: #33.
Margetts Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
25 Margetts Rd
Monsey, NY 10952
(845) 577-6190
Monsey, NY 10952
(845) 577-6190
Grades: K-3
| 603 students
Rank: #44.
Kakiat Elementary School
(Math: 20% | 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
Grades: 4-8
| 678 students
Rank: #55.
Grandview Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
151 Grandview Ave
Monsey, NY 10952
(845) 577-6260
Monsey, NY 10952
(845) 577-6260
Grades: K-3
| 589 students
Rank: #66.
Hempstead Elementary School
(Math: 22% | 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
Grades: K-6
| 481 students
Rank: #77.
Chestnut Ridge Middle School
(Math: 11% | 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
Grades: 7-8
| 630 students
Rank: #88.
Elmwood Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
43 Robert Pitt Dr
Monsey, NY 10952
(845) 577-6160
Monsey, NY 10952
(845) 577-6160
Grades: K-6
| 537 students
Rank: #99.
Fleetwood Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | 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
Grades: K-3
| 662 students
Rank: #1010.
Pomona Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
101 Pomona Rd
Suffern, NY 10901
(845) 577-6200
Suffern, NY 10901
(845) 577-6200
Grades: 7-8
| 618 students
Rank: #1111.
Eldorado Elementary School
(Math: 12% | 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
Grades: 4-6
| 544 students
Rank: #1212.
Lime Kiln Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
35 Lime Kiln Rd
Suffern, NY 10901
(845) 577-6280
Suffern, NY 10901
(845) 577-6280
Grades: 4-6
| 593 students
Rank: #1313.
Summit Park Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | 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
Grades: K-3
| 619 students
Rank: n/an/a
465 Viola Rd
Spring Valley, NY 10977
(845) 577-6585
Spring Valley, NY 10977
(845) 577-6585
Grades: K-1
| 427 students
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 #988 out of 1,015 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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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