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Minisink Valley Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,451 students in Minisink Valley Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Minisink Valley Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
5 Schools
4,818 Schools
# Students
3,451 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
286 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Minisink Valley Central School District, which is ranked #553 of all 1,015 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has increased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#566 out of 1020 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
46%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
49%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
78%

Graduation Rate
93%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.72
# American Indian Students
5 Students
18,867 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
69 Students
254,462 Students
% Asian Students
2%
10%
# Hispanic Students
804 Students
757,452 Students
% Hispanic Students
23%
30%
# Black Students
226 Students
389,125 Students
% Black Students
7%
16%
# White Students
2,309 Students
995,067 Students
% White Students
67%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
5,556 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
34 Students
87,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
62,556
# Students in K Grade:
240
171,540
# Students in 1st Grade:
261
177,074
# Students in 2nd Grade:
239
181,096
# Students in 3rd Grade:
259
177,104
# Students in 4th Grade:
260
180,516
# Students in 5th Grade:
249
181,163
# Students in 6th Grade:
269
184,038
# Students in 7th Grade:
268
185,375
# Students in 8th Grade:
289
188,665
# Students in 9th Grade:
241
205,039
# Students in 10th Grade:
288
201,456
# Students in 11th Grade:
299
191,213
# Students in 12th Grade:
278
185,905
# Ungraded Students:
11
35,972
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $28,252 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,307. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,143 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$98 MM
$78,541 MM

Spending
$94 MM
$80,737 MM

Revenue / Student
$28,252
$31,307

Spending / Student
$27,143
$32,183

Best Minisink Valley Central School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Minisink Valley High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2320 Rt 6
Slate Hill, NY 10973
(845) 355-5155
Slate Hill, NY 10973
(845) 355-5155
Grades: 9-12
| 1,116 students
Rank: #22.
Minisink Valley Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2320 Rt 6
Slate Hill, NY 10973
(845) 355-5202
Slate Hill, NY 10973
(845) 355-5202
Grades: 6-8
| 826 students
Rank: #33.
Otisville Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2525 Mt Hope Rd
Otisville, NY 10963
(845) 355-5851
Otisville, NY 10963
(845) 355-5851
Grades: K-5
| 567 students
Rank: #44.
Minisink Valley Intermediate School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2320 Rt 6
Slate Hill, NY 10973
(845) 355-5256
Slate Hill, NY 10973
(845) 355-5256
Grades: 3-5
| 470 students
Rank: n/an/a
2320 Rt 6
Slate Hill, NY 10973
(845) 355-5273
Slate Hill, NY 10973
(845) 355-5273
Grades: K-2
| 472 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Minisink Valley Central School District?
Minisink Valley Central School District manages 5 public schools serving 3,451 students.
What is the rank of Minisink Valley Central School District?
Minisink Valley Central School District is ranked #553 out of 1,015 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Minisink Valley Central School District?
67% of Minisink Valley Central School District students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Minisink Valley Central School District?
Minisink Valley Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Minisink Valley Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,143 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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