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Valley Central School District (Montgomery)

944 State Rt 17k
Montgomery, NY 12549-2240
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Valley Central School District (Montgomery) ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,124 students in Valley Central School District (Montgomery). This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Valley Central School District (Montgomery) have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
6 Schools
4,819 Schools
# Students
4,124 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
362 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Valley Central School District (Montgomery), which is ranked #529 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 93% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NY)
#515 out of 1017 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
54%
52%
44%
49%
88%
78%
93%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.62
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
10%
% Hispanic
33%
30%
% Black
8%
16%
% White
52%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $26,837 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,307. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,245 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NY)
Total Revenue
$111 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$104 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$26,837
$31,307
Spending / Student
$25,245
$32,183

Best Valley Central School District (Montgomery) Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Valley Central High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1175 State Rt 17k
Montgomery, NY 12549
(845) 457-2400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,399 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Valley Central Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1189 State Rt 17k
Montgomery, NY 12549
(845) 457-2400
Gr: 6-8 | 952 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
Montgomery Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
141 Union St
Montgomery, NY 12549
(845) 457-2400
Gr: K-5 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #44.
Berea Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
946 State Rt 17k
Montgomery, NY 12549
(845) 457-2400
Gr: K-5 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #55.
Walden Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
75 Orchard St
Walden, NY 12586
(845) 457-2400
Gr: K-5 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #66.
East Coldenham Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
286 State Rt 17k
Newburgh, NY 12550
(845) 457-2400
Gr: K-5 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Valley Central School District (Montgomery)?
Valley Central School District (Montgomery) manages 6 public schools serving 4,124 students.
What is the rank of Valley Central School District (Montgomery)?
Valley Central School District (Montgomery) is ranked #529 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Valley Central School District (Montgomery)?
52% of Valley Central School District (Montgomery) students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Valley Central School District (Montgomery)?
Valley Central School District (Montgomery) has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Valley Central School District (Montgomery)'s spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,245 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 4,124 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : 93% (Top 20% in NY)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 54% (Top 50%)
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 88% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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