Summary:
The city of New Paltz, New York is home to a diverse set of 5 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 1 high school, and 1 alternative school. The schools in the New Paltz Central School District and Ulster BOCES serve students from a range of economic backgrounds, with free/reduced lunch rates between 26.95% and 30.79%.
Among the standout schools in the area is New Paltz Senior High School, which has consistently ranked in the top 25% of high schools in New York state over the past 3 years and maintains a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The high school boasts strong test scores, with over 90% proficiency in key Regents exams. Meanwhile, New Paltz Middle School has shown improvement, moving from a 2-star to a 3-star rating, and has particularly strong math proficiency, with 70.65% of 7th graders scoring proficient or better on the state math assessment.
Another standout is Lenape Elementary School, which excels in English Language Arts and math assessments, with proficiency rates exceeding state and district averages. The district as a whole spends between $22,530 and $24,626 per student, higher than the state average, indicating a commitment to investing in educational resources and programs.
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