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#3259 of 4,742 schools in NY
Vails Gate Steam Academy
Elementary School · Newburgh City School District · New Windsor, NY
A Newburgh City School District elementary school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.
400 OLD FORGE HILL RD, New Windsor, NY 12553
- Math 27% proficient (2022)
- Reading 27% proficient (2022)
- 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Vails Gate Steam Academy score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 6 points since 2019, reaching 27% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 26% (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
67.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Vails Gate Steam Academy 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 70Very Walkable
- Bike 43Somewhat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temple Hill SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–8 | 1.3 mi | 974 | Compare → |
| Willow Avenue Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | K–4 | 1.8 mi | 239 | Compare → |
| Cornwall Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–4 | 1.9 mi | 577 | Compare → |
| New Windsor SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–5 | 2.1 mi | 417 | 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
- #7 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
Vails Gate Steam Academy is listed in NEWBURGH CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Vails Gate Steam Academy
Vails Gate Steam Academy is a public elementary school in New Windsor, NY, part of Newburgh City School District, serving approximately 482 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #3,259 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Vails Gate Steam Academy
What grades does Vails Gate Steam Academy serve?
Vails Gate Steam Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Vails Gate Steam Academy?
Vails Gate Steam Academy has an enrollment of approximately 482 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vails Gate Steam Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Vails Gate Steam Academy is 9.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Vails Gate Steam Academy rank in NY?
Vails Gate Steam Academy ranks #3,259 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Vails Gate Steam Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Vails Gate Steam Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Vails Gate Steam Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Vails Gate Steam Academy has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Vails Gate Steam Academy a charter school?
No, Vails Gate Steam Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Vails Gate Steam Academy a Title I school?
No, Vails Gate Steam Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Vails Gate Steam Academy?
67.8% of students at Vails Gate Steam Academy 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 482
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Orange County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.1%
- Phone
- (845) 563-7900
- 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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