Summary:
The 12549 zip code is home to a single middle school, Valley Central Middle School, which serves grades 6-8 and is part of the Valley Central School District. While the school's academic performance is mixed compared to state averages, it stands out for its high per-student spending, low student-teacher ratio, and strong performance on Regents exams in Living Environment and Algebra I.
Valley Central Middle School's statewide ranking has fluctuated in recent years, ranging from 692 out of 1,500 middle schools in 2024-2025 to 785 out of 1,504 in 2023-2024. The school's ELA proficiency rates are below state averages in grades 6-8, while its math proficiency rates are above state averages in grades 6-7 but below in grade 8. However, the school's 8th-grade science proficiency rates are slightly above the state average.
Despite the school's mixed academic performance, it benefits from significant resources, with a per-student spending of $30,017 and a low student-teacher ratio of 9.7:1. Additionally, the school serves a moderately economically disadvantaged student population, with 42.02% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. These factors may contribute to the school's strengths in preparing students for advanced Regents exams, where its proficiency rates are significantly higher than state averages.
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