Valley Stream 24 Union Free School District

75 Horton Ave
Valley Stream, NY 11581-1420
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Valley Stream 24 Union Free School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,054 students in Valley Stream 24 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 24 Union Free School District have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,818 Schools
# Students
1,054 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
86 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

District Rank

Valley Stream 24 Union Free School District, which is ranked #232 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.
This School District
State Average (NY)
#233 out of 1020 school districts
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Valley Stream 24 Union Free   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
61%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Valley Stream 24 Union Free   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Valley Stream 24 Union Free   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
90-94%
78%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Valley Stream 24 Union Free   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.71
0.72
# American Indian Students
5 Students
18,867 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
200 Students
254,462 Students
% Asian Students
19%
10%
# Hispanic Students
456 Students
757,452 Students
% Hispanic Students
43%
30%
# Black Students
249 Students
389,125 Students
% Black Students
24%
16%
# White Students
121 Students
995,067 Students
% White Students
12%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
5,556 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
19 Students
87,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
62,556
# Students in K Grade:
139
171,540
# Students in 1st Grade:
139
177,074
# Students in 2nd Grade:
151
181,096
# Students in 3rd Grade:
139
177,104
# Students in 4th Grade:
143
180,516
# Students in 5th Grade:
165
181,163
# Students in 6th Grade:
178
184,038
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
185,375
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
188,665
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
205,039
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
201,456
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
191,213
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
185,905
# Ungraded Students:
-
35,972

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $30,079 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 $29,784 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NY)
Total Revenue
$32 MM
$78,541 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Valley Stream 24 Union Free   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in New York by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$31 MM
$80,737 MM
This chart displays total spending of Valley Stream 24 Union Free   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in New York by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$30,079
$31,307
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Valley Stream 24 Union Free   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in New York by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$29,784
$32,183
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Valley Stream 24 Union Free   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in New York by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Valley Stream 24 Union Free School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Robert W Carbonaro School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
50 Hungry Harbor Rd
Valley Stream, NY 11581
(516) 434-2861
Grades: K-6
| 386 students
Rank: #22.
William L Buck School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
75 Horton Ave
Valley Stream, NY 11581
(516) 434-2841
Grades: K-6
| 310 students
Rank: #33.
Brooklyn Avenue School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
24 Brooklyn Ave
Valley Stream, NY 11581
(516) 434-2851
Grades: K-6
| 358 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Valley Stream 24 Union Free School District?
Valley Stream 24 Union Free School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,054 students.
What is the rank of Valley Stream 24 Union Free School District?
Valley Stream 24 Union Free School District is ranked #232 out of 1,015 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 math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Valley Stream 24 Union Free School District?
43% of Valley Stream 24 Union Free School District students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 19% of students are Asian, 12% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Valley Stream 24 Union Free School District?
Valley Stream 24 Union Free School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Valley Stream 24 Union Free School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $29,784 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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: KG-06
  • Enrollment: 1,054 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : Top 30% in NY
  • : 61% (Top 20%)
  • : 55% (Top 30%)
  • : 90-94% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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