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#1973 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 42% in state
West Nyack Elementary School
Elementary School · Clarkstown Central School District · West Nyack, NY
A Clarkstown Central School District elementary school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
661 W NYACK RD, West Nyack, NY 10994
- Math 55% proficient (2022)
- Reading 48% proficient (2022)
- 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at West Nyack Elementary School score 51% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 41 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 51% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 62% (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
20.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where West Nyack Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 50Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$166,838
Median home value
$618,900
Median rent
$1,622/mo
College educated
58.8%
Homeownership
97.4%
Poverty rate
1.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10994; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birchwood SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 77 | Compare → |
| Blue Rock SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | K–8 | 1.1 mi | 79 | Compare → |
| Bardonia Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | K–5 | 1.7 mi | 355 | Compare → |
| Rockland BocesEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–12 | 1.9 mi | 1,143 | 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.
Clarkstown Central School District
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #12 of 15
- District spending per student
- $28,785NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
West Nyack Elementary School is listed in CLARKSTOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Nyack Elementary School
West Nyack Elementary School is a public elementary school in West Nyack, NY, part of Clarkstown Central School District, serving approximately 311 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,973 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Nyack Elementary School
What grades does West Nyack Elementary School serve?
West Nyack Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend West Nyack Elementary School?
West Nyack Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 311 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Nyack Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Nyack Elementary School is 10.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Nyack Elementary School rank in NY?
West Nyack Elementary School ranks #1,973 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is West Nyack Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
West Nyack Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 West Nyack Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Nyack Elementary School has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is West Nyack Elementary School a charter school?
No, West Nyack Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Nyack Elementary School a Title I school?
No, West Nyack Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Nyack Elementary School?
20.3% of students at West Nyack 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 311
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Rockland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.1%
- Phone
- (845) 624-3474
- Area population (ZIP 10994)
- 5,925
- Area average commute
- 28.6 min
- Area median age
- 51
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 10994; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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