Serving 392 students in grades 6-12, Cassadaga Valley Middle/high School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 392 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cassadaga Valley Middle/high School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Cassadaga Valley Middle/high School's student population of 392 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
392 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cassadaga Valley Middle/high School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cassadaga Valley Middle/high School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1962 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
3%
29%
Black
1%
16%
White
93%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cassadaga Valley Middle/high School's ranking?
Cassadaga Valley Middle/high School is ranked #1962 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Cassadaga Valley Middle/high School often compared to?
Cassadaga Valley Middle/high Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brocton Middle High School, Falconer Middle/high School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cassadaga Valley Middle/high School?
The graduation rate of Cassadaga Valley Middle/high School is 90%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Cassadaga Valley Middle/high School?
392 students attend Cassadaga Valley Middle/high School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Cassadaga Valley Middle/high School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cassadaga Valley Middle/high School?
Cassadaga Valley Middle/high School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Cassadaga Valley Middle/high School offer ?
Cassadaga Valley Middle/high School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Cassadaga Valley Middle/high School part of?
Cassadaga Valley Middle/high School is part of Cassadaga Valley Central School District.
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