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Locust Valley Intermediate School

Public Grades 3-5
220th
SchoolDigger Rank ?
of 2,445 New York Elementary Schools
Better than 91% of New York elementary schools
Summary

Locust Valley Intermediate School is a public elementary school serving grades 3-5 in the Locust Valley Central School District in New York. With 240 students, the school consistently outperforms state and district averages on academic assessments, ranking among the top elementary schools in New York.

Locust Valley Intermediate School's strong academic performance is evident across grade levels and subject areas. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school had 79.17% of 3rd graders, 90% of 4th graders, and 77.55% of 5th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 54.15%, 54.07%, and 56.61%, respectively. In Math, the school had 70.59% of 3rd graders, 94.12% of 4th graders, and 88.24% of 5th graders proficient or better, outpacing the state averages of 59.7%, 58.64%, and 54.16%. The school's consistent high rankings, with a 2024-2025 placement in the top 9% of New York elementary schools, further demonstrate its academic excellence.

Locust Valley Intermediate School's performance extends beyond overall academic metrics, with the school ranking in the top 10% of New York elementary schools for female students and in the top 15% for Hispanic students and low socioeconomic status students. Additionally, the school's relatively high per-student spending of $42,858 in the 2023-2024 school year and low student-teacher ratio of 10.3 may contribute to its strong academic outcomes. When compared to nearby schools, such as Bayville Intermediate School, Locust Valley Intermediate School consistently outperforms on key measures, making it a standout option for families in the area.

227
Students ?
12.2
Student/teacher ratio ?
$44,377
Per pupil spending ?
22.5%
Free/discounted lunch ?
 119 Ryefield Rd
       Locust Valley, NY  11560

(516) 277-5300

District: Locust Valley Central School District

Racial breakdown:

White:
67.8%
Hispanic:
22.5%
Asian:
7.9%
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At a glance
Ranking trend: Holding steady — 91st percentile in 2019 → 91st in 2025
Strengths
Test scores above the New York average (82% vs 55% meeting standards)
Ranks in the top 9% of New York elementary schools
Worth a look
!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing
Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?
This school82%
District avg80%
New York avg55%
220th of 2,445
New York public elementary schools ?
Top 9%▬ steady since 2019
See the entire ranking list of New York Elementary Schools →
SchoolDigger rating ?
1st of 2Elementary Schools in the Locust Valley Central School District
102nd of 874Locust Valley Central School District among New York districts
Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)
Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankNew York percentileRating
202588.8220 of 244591.0%★★★★★
202489.7208 of 244591.5%★★★★★
202384.4353 of 243985.5%★★★★☆
202289.3211 of 243491.3%★★★★★
202185.5233 of 220189.4%★★★★☆
201989.1222 of 241390.8%★★★★★

Female

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankNew York percentileRating
202587.8224 of 240990.7%★★★★★
202489.1200 of 241391.7%★★★★★
202378.4458 of 240380.9%★★★★☆
202289.1182 of 240192.4%★★★★★
202180.0300 of 195584.7%★★★★☆
201983.0337 of 235785.7%★★★★☆

Hispanic

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankNew York percentileRating
202582.5206 of 156986.9%★★★★☆
202468.3364 of 153176.2%★★★★☆
202366.1379 of 142973.5%★★★★☆
202281.2182 of 150387.9%★★★★☆
202187.757 of 81893.0%★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankNew York percentileRating
202587.3181 of 209891.4%★★★★★
202466.3530 of 207874.5%★★★★☆
202366.8528 of 204174.1%★★★★☆
202275.9340 of 209983.8%★★★★☆
202162.9493 of 167870.6%★★★★☆
201968.3484 of 203276.2%★★★★☆

Male

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankNew York percentileRating
202586.8244 of 240789.9%★★★★☆
202486.1261 of 241189.2%★★★★☆
202387.0247 of 240089.7%★★★★☆
202286.9233 of 240090.3%★★★★★
202187.5144 of 196192.7%★★★★★
201988.5213 of 235891.0%★★★★★

Special Education

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankNew York percentileRating
202556.9677 of 213468.3%★★★☆☆
202473.4345 of 211083.6%★★★★☆
202364.6474 of 201676.5%★★★★☆
202264.3454 of 203177.6%★★★★☆
202181.892 of 104491.2%★★★★★

White

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankNew York percentileRating
202579.4246 of 140282.5%★★★★☆
202484.5167 of 139288.0%★★★★☆
202377.5289 of 133778.4%★★★★☆
202284.1143 of 139989.8%★★★★☆
202184.0110 of 122491.0%★★★★★
201982.9192 of 133885.7%★★★★☆
How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)
Low Socio Economic Status (2025)91st percentile~ school
Female (2025)91st percentile~ school
Male (2025)90th percentile~ school
Hispanic (2025)87th percentile-4 vs school
White (2025)82nd percentile-9 vs school
Special Education (2025)68th percentile-23 vs school
By subject vs New York (2024-2025) ?
Math85%+28 vs state
English Language Arts83%+28 vs state
Science70%+25 vs state

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In the 2024-25 school year, 227 students attended Locust Valley Intermediate School.

Yes. Locust Valley Intermediate School ranks in the top 9.0% of New York elementary schools.

Students at Locust Valley Intermediate School are 68% White, 22% Hispanic, 8% Asian, 1% African American.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department.

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