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#1797 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 38% in state

Cassadaga Valley Middle/high School

High School · Cassadaga Valley Central School District · Sinclairville, NY

A Cassadaga Valley Central School District high school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO BOX 540, Sinclairville, NY 14782

  • Math 22% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 48% proficient (2022)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.2Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.02 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.0Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency21.6% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency48.1% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-18 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-14.7 pts
Overall Proficiency35% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)50% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-14.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile32th
College Readiness9.5Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.5Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.5:1
District spending per student$28,626
Chronic Absenteeism24.7%

Students at Cassadaga Valley Middle/high School score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency22%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency48%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 35% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
88%
ELA
78%
2010
Math
69%
ELA
57%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
54%
2012
Math
35%
ELA
43%
2013
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2014
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
44%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
49%
ELA
51%
2017
Math
48%
ELA
56%
2018
Math
43%
ELA
49%
2019
Math
43%
ELA
49%
2020*
Math
41%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
26%
ELA
54%
2022
Math
22%
ELA
48%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 34 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

56.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Cassadaga Valley Middle/high School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low205/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$62,292

Median home value

$109,800

Median rent

$711/mo

College educated

24.6%

Homeownership

81%

Poverty rate

13.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 14782; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics17sports offered
8 boys'·9 girls'·20 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Cassadaga Valley Central School District

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$28,626NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
21.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Cassadaga Valley Middle/high School is listed in CASSADAGA VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Cassadaga Valley Middle/high School

Cassadaga Valley Middle/high School is a public high school in Sinclairville, NY, part of Cassadaga Valley Central School District, serving approximately 384 students in grades 6th-12th with a 8.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,797 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Cassadaga Valley Middle/high School

What grades does Cassadaga Valley Middle/high School serve?

Cassadaga Valley Middle/high School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Cassadaga Valley Middle/high School?

Cassadaga Valley Middle/high School has an enrollment of approximately 384 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Cassadaga Valley Middle/high School?

The student-teacher ratio at Cassadaga Valley Middle/high School is 8.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Cassadaga Valley Middle/high School rank in NY?

Cassadaga Valley Middle/high School ranks #1,797 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Cassadaga Valley Middle/high School's MySchoolScout rating?

Cassadaga Valley Middle/high School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Cassadaga Valley Middle/high School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Cassadaga Valley Middle/high School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Cassadaga Valley Middle/high School a charter school?

No, Cassadaga Valley Middle/high School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Cassadaga Valley Middle/high School a Title I school?

No, Cassadaga Valley Middle/high School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cassadaga Valley Middle/high School?

56.8% of students at Cassadaga Valley Middle/high School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
6th – 12th
Enrollment
384
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
45
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Chautauqua County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
24.7%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 14782)
2,010
Area median age
50.2
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 14782; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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