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#1586 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 33% in state

Union Vale Middle School

Middle School · Arlington Central School District · Lagrangeville, NY

An Arlington Central School District middle school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1657 E NOXON RD, Lagrangeville, NY 12540

  • Math 45% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 51% proficient (2022)
  • 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.5Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.09 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.2Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency45.4% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency51.1% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg+5.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-11.7 pts
Overall Proficiency48% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)61% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-12.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile46th
Resources & Environment9.3Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.9:1
District spending per student$28,749
Chronic Absenteeism16%

Students at Union Vale Middle School score 48% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency45%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency51%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 38 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 48% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
80%
2010
Math
69%
ELA
60%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
67%
2012
Math
36%
ELA
43%
2013
Math
37%
ELA
29%
2014
Math
47%
ELA
32%
2015
Math
49%
ELA
28%
2016
Math
53%
ELA
34%
2017
Math
53%
ELA
40%
2018
Math
56%
ELA
45%
2019
Math
56%
ELA
45%
2020*
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2021*
Math
57%
ELA
76%
2022
Math
45%
ELA
51%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 55% (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

24.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Union Vale Middle 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 28Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low118/100K

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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

$107,436

Median home value

$443,800

Median rent

$2,077/mo

College educated

42.7%

Homeownership

86.3%

Poverty rate

5.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 12540; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Lagrange Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.96–83.0 mi831Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Arlington Central School District

Schools in district
11
Rank in district
#4 of 11
District spending per student
$28,749NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Union Vale Middle School is listed in ARLINGTON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Union Vale Middle School

Union Vale Middle School is a public middle school in Lagrangeville, NY, part of Arlington Central School District, serving approximately 958 students in grades 6th-8th with a 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,586 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Union Vale Middle School

What grades does Union Vale Middle School serve?

Union Vale Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Union Vale Middle School?

Union Vale Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 958 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Union Vale Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Union Vale Middle School is 9.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Union Vale Middle School rank in NY?

Union Vale Middle School ranks #1,586 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Union Vale Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Union Vale Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Union Vale Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Union Vale Middle School has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Union Vale Middle School a charter school?

No, Union Vale Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Union Vale Middle School a Title I school?

No, Union Vale Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Union Vale Middle School?

24.5% of students at Union Vale Middle 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 – 8th
Enrollment
958
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
97
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Dutchess County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
16.0%
Phone
(845) 223-8600
Area population (ZIP 12540)
9,314
Area average commute
39.1 min
Area median age
40.2

Official sources & links

School website↗Official NCES record↗Google Maps & reviews↗GreatSchools profile↗Niche reviews↗
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 12540; this does not measure the attendance area.

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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NCES Common Core of Data (CCD)SY 2023–24NY EDFACTSSY 2021–22NCES EdFactsMixed source periodsU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimatesACS 2019–2023 5-year estimatesMySchoolScout RankingsFull details →

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