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West Canada Valley Elementary School

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West Canada Valley Elementary School ranks 1350 th of 2445 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-6

1350^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,445 New York Elementary Schools

Better than 45% of New York elementary schools

Summary

West Canada Valley Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Newport, New York, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 346 students. The school is part of the West Canada Valley Central School District, which is ranked 596 out of 874 school districts in New York and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

West Canada Valley Elementary School has consistently ranked in the middle range of New York elementary schools, performing on par with the overall district but lagging behind some nearby higher-performing schools like Deerfield Elementary School and Poland Elementary School. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math range from 25% to 63%, generally below the state average. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds and a higher percentage of special education students, which may contribute to the academic challenges.

Despite the school's middle-range performance, it has seen a significant increase in per-student spending, from $12,142 in 2019-2020 to $27,500 in 2023-2024, and maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio. These investments in resources suggest the school is working to support student learning, but the academic data indicates that these efforts have not yet translated into improved student outcomes. By learning from the practices and strategies employed by higher-performing nearby schools, West Canada Valley Elementary School may be able to address its challenges and better serve the needs of its diverse student population.

365

Students ?

10.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$24,662

Per pupil spending ?

37%

Free/discounted lunch ?

5447 State Rt 28
Newport, NY 13416-0360

(315) 845-6800

District: West Canada Valley Central School District

Students who attend West Canada Valley Elementary School usually attend:

High:

West Canada Valley Junior-Senior High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

97.0%

Two or more races:

2.2%

Hispanic:

0.8%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 58th percentile in 2015 → 45th in 2025

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 13 percentile points since 2015

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school51%

District avg50%

New York avg54%

1,350^th of 2,445

New York public elementary schools ?

Bottom 45%▼ down 13 pts since 2015

From top 42% (2015) to bottom 45% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

596^th of 874West Canada 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)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	44.5	1350 of 2445	44.8%	★★☆☆☆
2024	51.9	1117 of 2445	54.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	56.6	1002 of 2439	58.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	57.4	990 of 2434	59.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	62.8	785 of 2201	64.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	47.9	1211 of 2413	49.8%	★★☆☆☆
2018	45.0	1339 of 2395	44.1%	★★☆☆☆
2017	53.3	1094 of 2386	54.1%	★★★☆☆
2016	51.5	1152 of 2366	51.3%	★★★☆☆
2015	56.5	989 of 2352	58.0%	★★★☆☆
2014	65.8	741 of 2345	68.4%	★★★☆☆
2013	54.8	989 of 2325	57.5%	★★★☆☆
2012	62.0	962 of 2320	58.5%	★★★☆☆
2011	66.2	812 of 2286	64.5%	★★★☆☆
2010	64.5	882 of 2263	61.0%	★★★☆☆
2009	58.7	1140 of 2257	49.5%	★★☆☆☆
2008	59.4	1102 of 2227	50.5%	★★★☆☆
2007	62.6	1000 of 2219	54.9%	★★★☆☆
2006	65.4	920 of 2206	58.3%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	40.5	1455 of 2409	39.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	50.4	1128 of 2413	53.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	54.2	1043 of 2403	56.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	54.2	1062 of 2401	55.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	62.1	691 of 1955	64.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	49.1	1174 of 2357	50.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	50.8	1184 of 2338	49.4%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	34.1	1381 of 2098	34.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	40.4	1180 of 2078	43.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	47.7	966 of 2041	52.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	50.1	905 of 2099	56.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	71.7	328 of 1678	80.5%	★★★★☆
2019	54.6	758 of 2032	62.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	52.8	836 of 2045	59.1%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	49.8	1188 of 2407	50.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	52.8	1078 of 2411	55.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	58.1	941 of 2400	60.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	59.0	915 of 2400	61.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	58.3	794 of 1961	59.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	47.0	1212 of 2358	48.6%	★★☆☆☆
2018	40.3	1439 of 2340	38.5%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	30.0	1546 of 2134	27.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	31.5	1479 of 2110	29.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	33.5	1322 of 2016	34.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	46.6	889 of 2031	56.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	37.6	1042 of 1859	43.9%	★★☆☆☆
2018	30.0	1499 of 1941	22.8%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2023	41.3	830 of 1337	37.9%	★★☆☆☆
2022	36.9	934 of 1399	33.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	35.0	851 of 1224	30.5%	★★☆☆☆

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)

Male (2025)51st percentile+6 vs school

Female (2025)40th percentile-5 vs school

White (2023)38th percentile-21 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)34th percentile-11 vs school

Special Education (2025)28th percentile-17 vs school

By subject vs New York (2024-2025) ?

Math58%~ state avg

English Language Arts45%-9 vs state

Science42%-3 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				NY State Assessments English Language Arts (2025)				NY State Assessments Math (2025)				NY State Assessments Science (2025)	% Completely Immunized (2020)	% Polio (2020)	% Measles (2020)	% Mumps (2020)	% Rubella (2020)	% Diphtheria (2020)	% Hepatitis B (2020)	% Varicella (2020)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 4th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 5th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 6th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments Math 4th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 6th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 5th Grade	% Completely Immunized All Grades	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Diphtheria All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
West Canada Valley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	5447 State Rt 28	Newport	13416	Herkimer County	West Canada Valley Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(315) 845-6800	365	33	10.9	37.0%	354 (97.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.2%)	44.5	1350^th of 2445 public elementary schools	44.8%		51.9	1117^th of 2445 public elementary schools	54.3%	233	51.3	42.3	45.0	42.9	63.2	53.9	46.2	67.4	42.5	99.4	100.0	99.7	99.7	99.7	99.7	100.0	100.0	$24,662	$1,298	$23,364
Poland Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	74 Cold Brook St	Poland	13431	Herkimer County	Poland Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(315) 826-0203	256	26	9.7	26.2%	246 (96.1%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.6%)	74.8	561^st of 2445 public elementary schools	77.1%		65.7	766^th of 2445 public elementary schools	68.7%	205	56.7	62.2	79.0		83.3	59.5	84.6		63.2									$29,512	$2,617	$26,895
Herkimer Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	255 Gros Blvd	Herkimer	13350	Herkimer County	Herkimer Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(315) 866-8562	533	48	11.1	50.5%	491 (92.1%)	21 (3.9%)	8 (1.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.3%)	20.2	2072^nd of 2445 public elementary schools	15.3%		19.7	2068^th of 2445 public elementary schools	15.4%	4	28.1	40.5	34.8		32.9	44.6	27.2		40.2	99.8	99.8	100.0	100.0	100.0	99.8	100.0	100.0	$26,755	$2,083	$24,672
General Herkimer Elementary School	Public, Magnet	K-6	420 Keyes Rd	Utica	13502	Oneida County	Utica City School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(315) 368-6600	634	49	12.8	74.1%	206 (32.5%)	158 (24.9%)	125 (19.7%)	108 (17.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	35 (5.5%)	28.4	1818^th of 2445 public elementary schools	25.6%		29	1775^th of 2445 public elementary schools	27.4%	43	38.6	40.5	37.0	42.4	58.0	48.3	41.3	33.7	26.3	99.5	99.9	99.7	99.7	99.7	99.7	99.9	99.7	$27,151	$3,548	$23,603
Frankfort-Schuyler Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	610 Reese Rd	Frankfort	13340	Herkimer County	Frankfort-Schuyler Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(315) 895-7491	379	28	13.6	39.3%	343 (90.5%)	5 (1.3%)	10 (2.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (5.3%)	24.6	1938^th of 2445 public elementary schools	20.7%		29.8	1749^th of 2445 public elementary schools	28.5%	189	16.1	33.3	51.4		16.1	26.2	42.0		52.2	98.3	99.4	99.8	99.8	99.8	99.6	100.0	99.8	$24,059	$1,328	$22,731
Deerfield Elementary School	Public	K-5	5604 Trenton Rd	Utica	13502	Oneida County	Whitesboro Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(315) 266-3412	320	28	11.5	22.8%	289 (90.3%)	6 (1.9%)	9 (2.8%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.1%)	82.7	358^th of 2445 public elementary schools	85.4%		84.6	321^st of 2445 public elementary schools	86.9%	37	69.8	67.4	72.2		82.1	76.6	81.5		73.6	97.7	97.7	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	$28,747	$1,616	$27,131
Barringer Road Elementary School	Public	2-4	326 Barringer Rd	Ilion	13357	Herkimer County	Central Valley Central School District At Ilion-Mohawk	No	No	No	Yes	(315) 894-8420	434	40	10.8		402 (92.6%)	2 (0.5%)	14 (3.2%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.2%)	24.6	1934^th of 2445 public elementary schools	20.9%		43.1	1351^st of 2445 public elementary schools	44.7%	583	31.3	38.9			49.3	46.4				99.7	99.7	99.9	99.9	99.9	99.7	99.7	99.9	$22,035	$1,087	$20,947
Harry M Fisher Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-1	10 Fisher Ave	Mohawk	13407	Herkimer County	Central Valley Central School District At Ilion-Mohawk	No	No	No	Yes	(315) 866-4851	348	31	11.2	0.9%	311 (89.4%)	5 (1.4%)	17 (4.9%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.7%)								(n/a)										99.7	99.7	99.7	99.7	99.7	99.7	99.7	99.7	$34,156	$1,685	$32,471
Benton Hall Academy	Public	PK, KG-5	1 Ward Sq	Little Falls	13365	Herkimer County	Little Falls City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(315) 823-1400	441	40	11.0	49.0%	399 (90.5%)	2 (0.5%)	20 (4.5%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	15 (3.4%)	39.5	1491^st of 2445 public elementary schools	39.0%		39.7	1465^th of 2445 public elementary schools	40.1%	26	52.9	45.6	33.8		51.4	62.7	48.1		44.7	99.6	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	99.8	100.0	99.8	$24,297	$1,785	$22,512
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School	Public, Magnet	K-6	190 Booth St	Utica	13502	Oneida County	Utica City School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(315) 368-6700	390	38	10.2	79.5%	116 (29.7%)	98 (25.1%)	105 (26.9%)	50 (12.8%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (4.9%)	27.9	1837^th of 2445 public elementary schools	24.9%		21.4	2022^nd of 2445 public elementary schools	17.3%	185	30.0	48.9	53.1	22.6	29.2	49.0	49.0	19.4	58.8	97.7	99.6	99.5	99.5	99.5	99.3	99.6	99.6	$29,103	$3,424	$25,679

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