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Top 46% in state

Vestal Hills Elementary School

Elementary School · VESTAL CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

709 COUNTRY CLUB RD, Vestal, NY 13850

Enrollment

405

Student-Teacher

14.5:1

Score

6.5

Grades

Kindergarten – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

New York schools

#2,179 of 4,742

In Vestal

#4 of 6

public schools

In district

#5 of 7

VESTAL CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

Academic performance

7.5 / 10

Very Good

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Vestal Hills Elementary School

6.5/10

Elementary School in Vestal · grades Kindergarten – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Vestal Hills Elementary School

Vestal Hills Elementary School is a public elementary school in Vestal, NY, part of VESTAL CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. Vestal Hills Elementary School serves approximately 405 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Vestal Hills Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,179 of 4,742 schools in NY.

Structured state assessment records for Vestal Hills Elementary School show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

How it comparesOn par with district
  • This school 6.5 · Average
  • District avg 6.6
  • NY avg 5.9

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.0Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.29 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.5Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency64.8% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency62.8% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg+11.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+1.9 pts
Overall Proficiency64% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)69% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-5.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile63th
Resources & Environment6.3Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.5:1
Per-Pupil Spending$23,659
Chronic Absenteeism20.2%

Vestal Hills Elementary School — Students at Vestal Hills Elementary School score 64% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 69%).

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Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 74.1% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
48.1% (2021 NYSED)
ELA Proficiency 68.5% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
57.0% (2021 NYSED)

Based on 34 test records from NY state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
97.5%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2013
Math
62%
ELA
52%
2014
Math
77%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
72%
ELA
67%
2016
Math
77%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
72%
ELA
62%
2018
Math
72%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
72%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2021*
Math
72.5%
ELA
77%
2022
Math
64.8%
ELA
62.8%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.0/10.

How Vestal Hills Elementary School Compares

See how Vestal Hills Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
6.5/10
54th percentile in NY
Academic
7.5/10
Very Good
Growth
6.0/10
Average
Environment
6.3/10
Average

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
15:1 student-teacher ratio
28 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
20.2%

Location

709 COUNTRY CLUB RD, Vestal, NY 13850

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Vestal Hills Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. HOMER BRINK SCHOOL (rated 7.7/10, 4.0 miles away, in nearby Endwell), which scores notably higher. Another option is AFRICAN ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 7.3/10, 3.1 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, CHILDREN'S UNIT FOR TREATMENT & EVALUATION (rated 6.6/10, 0.7 miles away, in nearby Binghamton), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Vestal, see our Vestal schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 4.0 mi
School Distance Rating
HILLEL ACADEMY OF BROOME COUNTY Vestal 0.2 mi
CHILDREN'S UNIT FOR TREATMENT & EVALUATION Binghamton 0.7 mi 6.6
WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL Binghamton 1.3 mi 3.8
THOMAS JEFFERSON SCHOOL Binghamton 1.6 mi 4.6
HORACE MANN SCHOOL Binghamton 1.6 mi 3.9
THE CRESCENT ACADEMY Johnson City 1.9 mi 6.4
MACARTHUR SCHOOL Binghamton 1.7 mi 4.0
WOODROW WILSON SCHOOL Binghamton 2.2 mi 3.4
BINGHAMTON HIGH SCHOOL Binghamton 2.0 mi 7.1
ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST SCHOOL Binghamton 2.4 mi 5.9
BROOME-DELAWARE-TIOGA BOCES Binghamton 3.3 mi 5.3
JOHNSON CITY SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Johnson City 3.5 mi 7.6
JOHNSON CITY MIDDLE SCHOOL Johnson City 3.6 mi 4.2
JOHNSON CITY ELEMENTARY/PRIMARY SCHOOL Johnson City 3.6 mi 5.9
JOHNSON CITY ELEMENTARY/INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL Johnson City 3.6 mi 3.2
AFRICAN ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Vestal 3.1 mi 7.3
VESTAL MIDDLE SCHOOL Vestal 3.1 mi 7.0
THEODORE ROOSEVELT SCHOOL Binghamton 3.6 mi 3.4
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Binghamton 3.3 mi 3.5
HOMER BRINK SCHOOL Endwell 4.0 mi 7.7

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 13850 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$81,627

Median Home Value

$185,700

Median Rent

$1,111/mo

Population

23,675

College Educated

45.1%

Homeownership

77.6%

Avg Commute

18.2 min

Poverty Rate

13.9%

Median Age

41.9

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School Rating
ALLEGHANY AVENUE SCHOOL Lindenhurst, NY 6.5
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EAST QUOGUE SCHOOL East Quogue, NY 6.5
EAST STREET SCHOOL Hicksville, NY 6.5
EAST VILLAGE COMMUNITY SCHOOL (THE) New York, NY 6.5
FAIRFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Massapequa, NY 6.5

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Vestal Hills Elementary School

What grades does Vestal Hills Elementary School serve?

Vestal Hills Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Vestal Hills Elementary School?

Vestal Hills Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 405 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Vestal Hills Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Vestal Hills Elementary School is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Vestal Hills Elementary School rank in NY?

Vestal Hills Elementary School ranks #2,179 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Vestal Hills Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Vestal Hills Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Vestal Hills Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Vestal Hills Elementary School has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Vestal Hills Elementary School a charter school?

No, Vestal Hills Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Vestal Hills Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Vestal Hills Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
22 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
16 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
405
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
28
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Broome County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.2%

District

VESTAL CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
District Enrollment
3,485
Schools in District
7
Per-Pupil Spending
$23,659
District Rank
#5 of 7

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