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#3436 of 4,742 schools in NY
Viola Elementary School
Elementary School · Suffern Central School District · Suffern, NY
A Suffern Central School District elementary school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
557 RT 202, Suffern, NY 10901
- Math 38% proficient (2022)
- Reading 52% proficient (2022)
- 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Viola Elementary School score 45% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 45% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
33.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Viola Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 2Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$114,651
Median home value
$490,700
Median rent
$1,746/mo
College educated
47.5%
Homeownership
72.7%
Poverty rate
9.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10901; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yeshiva Ketana Ohr ReuvenPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | PK–12 | 0.7 mi | 303 | Compare → |
| Montebello Road SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | K–5 | 1.6 mi | 325 | Compare → |
| Yeshiva Beth MikrohPrivate · tuition | 5.0private | PK–8 | 1.7 mi | 585 | Compare → |
| The Skill Building CenterPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | PK–8 | 1.8 mi | 79 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Suffern Central School District
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #5 of 7
- District spending per student
- $37,781NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Viola Elementary School is listed in SUFFERN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Viola Elementary School
Viola Elementary School is a public elementary school in Suffern, NY, part of Suffern Central School District, serving approximately 325 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #3,436 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Viola Elementary School
What grades does Viola Elementary School serve?
Viola Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Viola Elementary School?
Viola Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 325 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Viola Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Viola Elementary School is 9.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Viola Elementary School rank in NY?
Viola Elementary School ranks #3,436 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Viola Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Viola Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Viola Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Viola Elementary School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Viola Elementary School a charter school?
No, Viola Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Viola Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Viola Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Viola Elementary School?
33.8% of students at Viola Elementary 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 325
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Rockland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.8%
- Phone
- (845) 357-8315
- Area population (ZIP 10901)
- 26,224
- Area average commute
- 29.8 min
- Area median age
- 40
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 10901; 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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