Excellent
#634 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 13% in state
Temple Hill School
Elementary School · Newburgh City School District · New Windsor, NY
A Newburgh City School District elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
525 UNION AVE, New Windsor, NY 12553
- Math 36% proficient (2022)
- Reading 46% proficient (2022)
- 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Temple Hill School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 41% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 41% (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 40 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
68.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Temple Hill 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 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low4/100K
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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
$94,207
Median home value
$351,200
Median rent
$1,612/mo
College educated
35%
Homeownership
70.5%
Poverty rate
6.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 12553; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vails Gate Steam AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | K–5 | 1.3 mi | 482 | Compare → |
| New Windsor SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–5 | 2.0 mi | 417 | Compare → |
| Little Britain Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | 1–5 | 2.5 mi | 438 | Compare → |
| Gidney Avenue Memorial SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.9 | PK–5 | 2.9 mi | 802 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Newburgh City School District
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #1 of 12
- District spending per student
- $28,963NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Temple Hill School is listed in NEWBURGH CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Temple Hill School
Temple Hill School is a public elementary school in New Windsor, NY, part of Newburgh City School District, serving approximately 974 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #634 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Temple Hill School
What grades does Temple Hill School serve?
Temple Hill School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Temple Hill School?
Temple Hill School has an enrollment of approximately 974 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Temple Hill School?
The student-teacher ratio at Temple Hill 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 Temple Hill School rank in NY?
Temple Hill School ranks #634 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Temple Hill School's MySchoolScout rating?
Temple Hill School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Temple Hill School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Temple Hill School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Temple Hill School a charter school?
No, Temple Hill School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Temple Hill School a Title I school?
No, Temple Hill School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Temple Hill School?
68.7% of students at Temple Hill 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
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 974
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 85
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Orange County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.8%
- Phone
- (845) 568-6450
- Area population (ZIP 12553)
- 27,300
- Area average commute
- 36.5 min
- Area median age
- 40.6
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 12553; 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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