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#2954 of 4,742 schools in NY
Van Cortlandtville School
Elementary School · Lakeland Central School District · Mohegan Lake, NY
A Lakeland Central School District elementary school where students score 32 points below what's typical for similar communities.
31002 MAIN ST-RT 6, Mohegan Lake, NY 10547
- Math 36% proficient (2022)
- Reading 37% proficient (2022)
- 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Van Cortlandtville School score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 69%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 20 points since 2019, to 36% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 56% (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).
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Where Van Cortlandtville School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 54Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$155,295
Median home value
$479,200
Median rent
$2,363/mo
College educated
52.4%
Homeownership
66.4%
Poverty rate
5.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10547; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Washington Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 432 | Compare → |
| Lincoln Titus Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–6 | 1.1 mi | 446 | Compare → |
| St Columbanus SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–8 | 1.7 mi | 145 | Compare → |
| Hillcrest SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | 3–5 | 2.3 mi | 542 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Lakeland Central School District
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #8 of 8
- District spending per student
- $31,251NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Van Cortlandtville School is listed in LAKELAND CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Van Cortlandtville School
Van Cortlandtville School is a public elementary school in Mohegan Lake, NY, part of Lakeland Central School District, serving approximately 578 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,954 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Van Cortlandtville School
What grades does Van Cortlandtville School serve?
Van Cortlandtville School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Van Cortlandtville School?
Van Cortlandtville School has an enrollment of approximately 578 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Van Cortlandtville School?
The student-teacher ratio at Van Cortlandtville School is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Van Cortlandtville School rank in NY?
Van Cortlandtville School ranks #2,954 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Van Cortlandtville School's MySchoolScout rating?
Van Cortlandtville School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Van Cortlandtville School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Van Cortlandtville School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Van Cortlandtville School a charter school?
No, Van Cortlandtville School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Van Cortlandtville School a Title I school?
No, Van Cortlandtville School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 578
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Westchester County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.4%
- Phone
- (914) 528-1354
- Area population (ZIP 10547)
- 7,361
- Area average commute
- 34.5 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 10547; 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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