Pine Valley Central School District (south Dayton)
School District · South Dayton, New York
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
529
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.1:1
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
529
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.1:1
How this district compares
New York rank
#394 of 615
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.1
below New York avg
Per-pupil spending
$30,162
+$2,382 vs New York median
District size
529 students
Smaller than New York median
STAAR proficiency rose +23.0 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Pine Valley Central School District (south Dayton) schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Pine Valley Central School District (south Dayton)
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pine Valley Elementary School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Pine Valley Central Junior-Senior High School | 6.2 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Pine Valley Central School District (south Dayton)
Pine Valley Central School District (south Dayton) is a South Dayton, New York school district serving 2 schools.The district educates 529 students with a student-teacher ratio of 9.1:1. District-level spending was $30,162 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.3/10, Pine Valley Central School District (south Dayton) demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Pine Valley Elementary School, which has a composite score of 6.3/10.
In standardized testing, Pine Valley Central School District (south Dayton) students show an average math proficiency of 41.9% and ELA proficiency of 36.8%.
The district includes 1 elementary school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Pine Valley Central School District (south Dayton), colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Pine Valley Central School District (south Dayton) with test data.
Schools in Pine Valley Central School District (south Dayton)
2 schoolsElementary Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- New York
- City
- South Dayton
- Total Enrollment
- 529
- Teachers (FTE)
- 58
- District spending per student
- $30,162NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 32.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Pine Valley Central School District (south Dayton)?
Pine Valley Central School District (south Dayton) has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Pine Valley Central School District (south Dayton)?
The average composite rating for Pine Valley Central School District (south Dayton) is 6.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Pine Valley Central School District (south Dayton)?
Pine Valley Central School District (south Dayton)'s district-level spending was $30,162 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Pine Valley Central School District (south Dayton)?
The average student-teacher ratio in Pine Valley Central School District (south Dayton) is 9.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Pine Valley Central School District (south Dayton)?
Pine Valley Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Pine Valley Central School District (south Dayton) with a composite score of 6.3/10.
What are the test scores in Pine Valley Central School District (south Dayton)?
Across schools in Pine Valley Central School District (south Dayton) with test data, the average math proficiency is 41.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 36.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 41.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 36.8%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, New York State Education Dept., and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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