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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 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,455 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 31% 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
4,816 Schools
# Students
3,455 Students
2,505,023 Students
# Teachers
281 Teachers
215,495 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Minisink Valley Central School District, which is ranked #553 of all 1,017 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
0.48
0.72
# American Indian Students
8 Students
18,347 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
73 Students
248,845 Students
% Asian Students
2%
10%
# Hispanic Students
760 Students
731,469 Students
% Hispanic Students
22%
29%
# Black Students
208 Students
394,848 Students
% Black Students
6%
16%
# White Students
2,378 Students
1,014,287 Students
% White Students
69%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
5,740 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
22 Students
91,130 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
60,988
# Students in K Grade:
279
171,518
# Students in 1st Grade:
233
178,905
# Students in 2nd Grade:
249
175,989
# Students in 3rd Grade:
248
178,881
# Students in 4th Grade:
245
179,134
# Students in 5th Grade:
254
182,604
# Students in 6th Grade:
260
183,404
# Students in 7th Grade:
285
186,412
# Students in 8th Grade:
230
190,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
282
205,061
# Students in 10th Grade:
303
202,111
# Students in 11th Grade:
264
187,737
# Students in 12th Grade:
312
185,289
# Ungraded Students:
11
36,056
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $28,219 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,353. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,111 is less than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$98 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$94 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$28,219
$31,353
Spending / Student
$27,111
$32,230
Best Minisink Valley Central School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Minisink Valley High School
Magnet 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
| 1,172 students
Rank: #22.
Minisink Valley Middle School
Magnet 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
| 775 students
Rank: #33.
Otisville Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 589 students
Rank: #44.
Minisink Valley Intermediate School
Magnet 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
| 444 students
Rank: n/an/a
Minisink Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
2320 Rt 6
Slate Hill, NY 10973
(845) 355-5273
Slate Hill, NY 10973
(845) 355-5273
Grades: K-2
| 475 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Minisink Valley Central School District?
Minisink Valley Central School District manages 5 public schools serving 3,455 students.
What is the rank of Minisink Valley Central School District?
Minisink Valley Central School District is ranked #553 out of 1,017 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?
69% of Minisink Valley Central School District students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 6% 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 $27,111 is less than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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