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#1825 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 39% in state

Valhalla Middle School

Middle School · Valhalla Union Free School District · Valhalla, NY

A Valhalla Union Free School District middle school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.

300 COLUMBUS AVE, Valhalla, NY 10595

  • Math 43% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 54% proficient (2022)
  • 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.7Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.42 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.2Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency42.8% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency54% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg+3.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-8.8 pts
Overall Proficiency48% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)61% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-13.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile45th
Resources & Environment9.7Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.8:1
District spending per student$37,126
Chronic Absenteeism8.3%

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

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency43%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency54%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 48% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
95%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
79%
ELA
68%
2011
Math
80%
ELA
70%
2012
Math
31%
ELA
32%
2013
Math
33%
ELA
34%
2014
Math
43%
ELA
38%
2015
Math
44%
ELA
48%
2016
Math
45%
ELA
45%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
60%
2018
Math
59%
ELA
55%
2019
Math
59%
ELA
55%
2020*
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2021*
Math
47%
ELA
66%
2022
Math
43%
ELA
54%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 57% (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

22%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Valhalla 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. Open the New York map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 22Car-Dependent
  • Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$108,750

Median home value

$725,200

Median rent

$1,626/mo

College educated

46.7%

Homeownership

73.1%

Poverty rate

14.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10595; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

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Blythedale SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.0PK–121.7 mi127Compare →
Mount Pleasant-cottage SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.1K–122.5 mi112Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Valhalla Union Free School District

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#4 of 4
District spending per student
$37,126NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Valhalla Middle School is listed in VALHALLA UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Valhalla Middle School

Valhalla Middle School is a public middle school in Valhalla, NY, part of Valhalla Union Free School District, serving approximately 314 students in grades 6th-8th with a 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,825 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Valhalla Middle School

What grades does Valhalla Middle School serve?

Valhalla Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Valhalla Middle School?

Valhalla Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 314 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Valhalla Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Valhalla Middle School 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 Valhalla Middle School rank in NY?

Valhalla Middle School ranks #1,825 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Valhalla Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Valhalla Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Valhalla Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Valhalla Middle School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Valhalla Middle School a charter school?

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

Is Valhalla Middle School a Title I school?

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

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

22.0% of students at Valhalla 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
314
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
32
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Westchester County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
8.3%
Area population (ZIP 10595)
7,180
Area average commute
28.1 min
Area median age
41.6
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 10595; 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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