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#4618 of 4,742 schools in NY
Eldorado Elementary School
Middle School · East Ramapo Central School District (spring Valley) · Chestnut Ridge, NY
An East Ramapo Central School District (spring Valley) middle school where students score 26 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5 ELDORADO DR, Chestnut Ridge, NY 10977
- Math 10% proficient (2022)
- Reading 18% proficient (2022)
- 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Eldorado Elementary School score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 14% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 28% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
85.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Eldorado Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$77,724
Median home value
$602,300
Median rent
$1,711/mo
College educated
23.1%
Homeownership
45.9%
Poverty rate
29.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10977; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otto Specht School thePrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–10 | 0.8 mi | 28 | Compare → |
| Green Meadow Waldorf SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | PK–12 | 0.9 mi | 236 | Compare → |
| United Talmudical AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.4private | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 1,357 | Compare → |
| Lime Kiln Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.0 | 4–6 | Not available | 593 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
East Ramapo Central School District (spring Valley)
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #12 of 14
- District spending per student
- $33,521NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 34.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Eldorado Elementary School is listed in EAST RAMAPO CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT (SPRING VALLEY); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Eldorado Elementary School
Eldorado Elementary School is a public middle school in Chestnut Ridge, NY, part of East Ramapo Central School District (spring Valley), serving approximately 544 students in grades 4th-6th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 out of 10 and ranks #4,618 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Eldorado Elementary School
What grades does Eldorado Elementary School serve?
Eldorado Elementary School serves students in grades 4th through 6th.
How many students attend Eldorado Elementary School?
Eldorado Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 544 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eldorado Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eldorado Elementary School is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Eldorado Elementary School rank in NY?
Eldorado Elementary School ranks #4,618 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Eldorado Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Eldorado Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 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 Eldorado Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Eldorado Elementary School has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Eldorado Elementary School a charter school?
No, Eldorado Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Eldorado Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Eldorado Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Eldorado Elementary School?
85.5% of students at Eldorado Elementary 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
- 4th – 6th
- Enrollment
- 544
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Rockland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 43.9%
- Phone
- (845) 577-6150
- Area population (ZIP 10977)
- 71,465
- Area average commute
- 25.9 min
- Area median age
- 24.8
Official sources & links
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 10977; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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