Valley Central School District (montgomery)
School District · Montgomery, New York
Avg Rating
7.5
out of 10
Schools
6
4 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
4,273
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.8:1
Avg Rating
7.5
out of 10
Schools
6
4 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
4,273
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.8:1
How this district compares
New York rank
#109 of 615
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.1
above New York avg
Per-pupil spending
$27,559
$221 vs New York median
District size
4,273 students
Much larger than New York median
The short answer
Valley Central School District (montgomery) ranks #109 of 615 New York districts by overall school rating. Valley Central School District (montgomery)'s schools with real test data average 7.5/10 across 6 schools. Its top-rated schools are Montgomery Elementary School (8.6/10), East Coldenham Elementary School (8.5/10), and Berea Elementary School (7.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +30.8 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Valley Central School District (montgomery) schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Valley Central School District (montgomery)
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (6 of 6). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Montgomery Elementary School | 8.6 / 10 |
| 2 | East Coldenham Elementary School | 8.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Berea Elementary School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 4 | Valley Central Middle School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 5 | Valley Central High School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 6 | Walden Elementary School | 6.1 / 10 |
See all 6 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Valley Central School District (montgomery)
Valley Central School District (montgomery) is a Montgomery, New York school district serving 6 schools.The district educates 4,273 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.8:1. District-level spending was $27,559 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 7.5/10, Valley Central School District (montgomery) is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Montgomery Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.6/10.
In standardized testing, Valley Central School District (montgomery) students show an average math proficiency of 57.0% and ELA proficiency of 49.0%.
The district includes 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Valley Central School District (montgomery), colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Valley Central School District (montgomery) with test data.
Schools in Valley Central School District (montgomery)
6 schoolsElementary Schools4
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- New York
- City
- Montgomery
- Total Enrollment
- 4,273
- Teachers (FTE)
- 362
- District spending per student
- $27,559NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 6.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Valley Central School District (montgomery)?
Valley Central School District (montgomery) has 6 schools in total — 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Valley Central School District (montgomery)?
The average composite rating for Valley Central School District (montgomery) is 7.5/10. 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 Valley Central School District (montgomery)?
Valley Central School District (montgomery)'s district-level spending was $27,559 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 Valley Central School District (montgomery)?
The average student-teacher ratio in Valley Central School District (montgomery) is 11.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Valley Central School District (montgomery)?
Montgomery Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Valley Central School District (montgomery) with a composite score of 8.6/10.
What are the test scores in Valley Central School District (montgomery)?
Across schools in Valley Central School District (montgomery) with test data, the average math proficiency is 57.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 49.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Valley Central School District (montgomery) compare to other districts in New York?
Valley Central School District (montgomery) has an average school rating of 7.5/10 across 6 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in New York by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
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
- 7.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 57.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 49.0%
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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