Top Rankings
Valley Stream 13 Union Free School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,005 students in Valley Stream 13 Union Free School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Valley Stream 13 Union Free School District have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
4 Schools
4,816 Schools
# Students
2,005 Students
2,505,023 Students
# Teachers
182 Teachers
215,495 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Valley Stream 13 Union Free School District, which is ranked #278 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.
Overall District Rank
#291 out of 1020 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
96%
78%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.77
0.72
# American Indian Students
8 Students
18,347 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
584 Students
248,845 Students
% Asian Students
29%
10%
# Hispanic Students
558 Students
731,469 Students
% Hispanic Students
28%
29%
# Black Students
381 Students
394,848 Students
% Black Students
19%
16%
# White Students
411 Students
1,014,287 Students
% White Students
20%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
10 Students
5,740 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
53 Students
91,130 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
109
60,988
# Students in K Grade:
247
171,518
# Students in 1st Grade:
263
178,905
# Students in 2nd Grade:
280
175,989
# Students in 3rd Grade:
283
178,881
# Students in 4th Grade:
259
179,134
# Students in 5th Grade:
272
182,604
# Students in 6th Grade:
282
183,404
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
186,412
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
190,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
205,061
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
202,111
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
187,737
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
185,289
# Ungraded Students:
10
36,056
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,337 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 $28,521 is less than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$53 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$57 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$26,337
$31,353
Spending / Student
$28,521
$32,230
Best Valley Stream 13 Union Free School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
James A Dever School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
585 N Corona Ave
Valley Stream, NY 11580
(516) 568-6120
Valley Stream, NY 11580
(516) 568-6120
Grades: K-6
| 413 students
Rank: #22.
Wheeler Avenue School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 W Wheeler Ave
Valley Stream, NY 11580
(516) 568-6140
Valley Stream, NY 11580
(516) 568-6140
Grades: 1-6
| 540 students
Rank: #33.
Howell Road School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1475 Howell Rd
Valley Stream, NY 11580
(516) 568-6130
Valley Stream, NY 11580
(516) 568-6130
Grades: PK-6
| 566 students
Rank: #44.
Willow Road School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
880 Catalpa Dr
Franklin Square, NY 11010
(516) 568-6640
Franklin Square, NY 11010
(516) 568-6640
Grades: K-6
| 486 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Valley Stream 13 Union Free School District?
Valley Stream 13 Union Free School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,005 students.
What is the rank of Valley Stream 13 Union Free School District?
Valley Stream 13 Union Free School District is ranked #278 out of 1,017 school districts in New York (top 30%) 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: Highest science proficiency (Top 5%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Valley Stream 13 Union Free School District?
29% of Valley Stream 13 Union Free School District students are Asian, 28% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 19% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Valley Stream 13 Union Free School District?
Valley Stream 13 Union Free School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Valley Stream 13 Union Free School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $28,521 is less than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
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