Below Average
#3675 of 4,742 schools in NY
Kakiat Elementary School
Middle School · East Ramapo Central School District (spring Valley) · Spring Valley, NY
An East Ramapo Central School District (spring Valley) middle school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
465 VIOLA RD, Spring Valley, NY 10977
- Math 20% proficient (2022)
- Reading 33% proficient (2022)
- 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kakiat Elementary School score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 26% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 35% (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 38 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
87%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Kakiat Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat 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.
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4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
East Ramapo Central School District (spring Valley)
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #6 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
Kakiat Elementary School is listed in EAST RAMAPO CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT (SPRING VALLEY); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kakiat Elementary School
Kakiat Elementary School is a public middle school in Spring Valley, NY, part of East Ramapo Central School District (spring Valley), serving approximately 678 students in grades 4th-8th with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #3,675 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kakiat Elementary School
What grades does Kakiat Elementary School serve?
Kakiat Elementary School serves students in grades 4th through 8th.
How many students attend Kakiat Elementary School?
Kakiat Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 678 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kakiat Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kakiat Elementary School is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kakiat Elementary School rank in NY?
Kakiat Elementary School ranks #3,675 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Kakiat Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Kakiat Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Kakiat Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kakiat Elementary School has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Kakiat Elementary School a charter school?
No, Kakiat Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kakiat Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Kakiat Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kakiat Elementary School?
87.0% of students at Kakiat 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 678
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 59
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Rockland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.9%
- Phone
- (845) 577-6100
- 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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