Middlesex Valley Elementary School serves 250 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 67%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 1% 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: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 250 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 1%
- Math Proficiency: 75-79%
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Middlesex Valley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Middlesex Valley Elementary School's student population of 250 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
250 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Middlesex Valley Elementary School is 0.02, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)75-79%
67%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)60-64%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
1%
29%
Black
n/a
16%
White
99%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 67% NY state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% NY state average).
How many students attend Middlesex Valley Elementary School?
250 students attend Middlesex Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Middlesex Valley Elementary School students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Middlesex Valley Elementary School?
Middlesex Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Middlesex Valley Elementary School offer ?
Middlesex Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Middlesex Valley Elementary School part of?
Middlesex Valley Elementary School is part of Gorham-Middlesex Central School District (Marcus Whitman).
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