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Willow Grove Elementary School

Summary:

Willow Grove Elementary School is a public middle school serving grades 4-6 in the Haverstraw-Stony Point Central School District in Thiells, New York, with an enrollment of 557 students.

Willow Grove Elementary School generally outperforms the district and state in academic assessments, with 41.03% of 6th graders proficient or better in ELA compared to 30.75% for the district and 43.64% for the state, and 53.33% of 6th graders proficient or better in math compared to 43.88% for the district and 50.56% for the state. The school also has a higher per-student spending of $21,162 compared to the district average of $17,813, and a lower student-teacher ratio of 12.6 compared to the district average of 13.9. However, the school's academic performance has been declining in recent years, with the percentage of 4th graders proficient or better in ELA decreasing from 54.24% in 2020-2021 to 26.51% in 2022-2023. Additionally, Willow Grove Elementary School has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, at 51.82%, which is significantly higher than the state average.

Compared to nearby schools, James A Farley Elementary School outperforms Willow Grove in both ELA and math assessments, while Haverstraw Elementary School underperforms Willow Grove in most areas. Additionally, the nearby Fieldstone Middle School has consistently low performance and rankings compared to other middle schools in the state, which could be a concern for Willow Grove students as they transition to middle school.


Detail:

Public 4-6

 153 Storrs Rd
       Thiells, NY  10984-0491

(845) 942-8000

District: Haverstraw-Stony Point Central School District (North Rockl

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $21,162 Help


Students who attend Willow Grove Elementary School usually attend:

High:    North Rockland High School

Feeder schools for Willow Grove Elementary School:

Elementary:    Thiells Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.5 Help
Number of students:  568

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
62.3%
White:
17.1%
African American:
14.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  59% Help


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Compare Details Willow Grove Elementary School ranks worse than 67.6% of elementary schools in New York. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.93. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Willow Grove Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (62.3%), White (17.1%), African American (14.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 59% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Willow Grove Elementary School is 12.5, which is the 2nd best among 1 middle schools in the Haverstraw-Stony Point Central School District (North Rockl. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Willow Grove Elementary School is $21,162, which is the highest among 4 middle schools in the Haverstraw-Stony Point Central School District (North Rockl!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Willow Grove Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Willow Grove Elementary School 1654th of 2445 New York public elementary schools. (See Willow Grove Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Willow Grove Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Willow Grove Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 56.23 1193rd 2206 45.9%
2007 59.21 1099th 2219 50.5%
2008 62.15 1026th 2227 53.9%
2009 57.09 1189th 2257 47.3%
2010 54.78 1169th 2263 48.3%
2011 49.39 1294th 2286 43.4%
2012 46.99 1390th 2320 40.1%
2013 47.78 1182nd 2325 49.2%
2014 54.07 1060th 2345 54.8%
2015 52.96 1082nd 2352 54.0%
2016 55.22 1036th 2366 56.2%
2017 43.85 1351st 2386 43.4%
2018 36.56 1572nd 2395 34.4%
2019 34.90 1577th 2413 34.6%
2021 28.03 1658th 2201 24.7%
2022 35.75 1597th 2434 34.4%
2023 37.26 1518th 2439 37.8%
2024 32.93 1654th 2445 32.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Willow Grove Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.47 860th 938 8.3%
2019 27.80 723rd 860 15.9%
2021 30.66 329th 454 27.5%
2022 28.35 828th 1027 19.4%
2023 28.89 803rd 1001 19.8%
2024 45.65 468th 1066 56.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Willow Grove Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.68 1124th 1941 42.1%
2019 31.41 1293rd 1859 30.4%
2021 21.72 934th 1044 10.5%
2022 29.90 1547th 2031 23.8%
2023 31.97 1366th 2016 32.2%
2024 30.76 1504th 2110 28.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Willow Grove Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.00 1730th 2045 15.4%
2019 25.23 1620th 2032 20.3%
2021 24.45 1407th 1678 16.2%
2022 24.56 1734th 2099 17.4%
2023 28.93 1510th 2041 26.0%
2024 26.97 1606th 2078 22.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Willow Grove Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.27 1606th 2338 31.3%
2019 35.37 1552nd 2357 34.2%
2021 28.30 1495th 1955 23.5%
2022 41.70 1413th 2401 41.1%
2023 37.66 1510th 2403 37.2%
2024 35.46 1579th 2413 34.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Willow Grove Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.39 1462nd 2340 37.5%
2019 34.54 1574th 2358 33.2%
2021 25.11 1566th 1961 20.1%
2022 31.97 1696th 2400 29.3%
2023 37.78 1501st 2400 37.5%
2024 32.97 1662nd 2411 31.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at Willow Grove Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 62.87 258th 662 61.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Willow Grove Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.83 464th 948 51.1%
2019 63.58 246th 891 72.4%
2021 59.18 134th 427 68.6%
2022 54.97 358th 936 61.8%
2023 47.80 405th 857 52.7%
2024 58.41 311th 927 66.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Willow Grove Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.51 1004th 1392 27.9%
2019 27.20 1010th 1315 23.2%
2021 25.24 665th 818 18.7%
2022 39.13 919th 1503 38.9%
2023 38.17 895th 1429 37.4%
2024 33.17 1051st 1531 31.4%
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Rank History for White students at Willow Grove Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.67 758th 1408 46.2%
2019 55.86 580th 1338 56.7%
2021 45.60 711th 1224 41.9%
2022 49.68 714th 1399 49.0%
2023 61.88 514th 1337 61.6%
2024 51.47 676th 1392 51.4%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Willow Grove Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1998 178 29 9 53 0 n/a n/a 0 269
1999 313 50 17 132 1 n/a n/a 0 513
2000 532 84 15 217 1 n/a n/a 0 849
2001 538 85 23 254 2 n/a n/a 0 902
2002 530 103 35 259 4 n/a n/a 0 931
2003 530 103 35 259 4 n/a n/a 0 931
2004 518 109 34 288 10 n/a n/a 0 959
2005 386 69 19 212 9 n/a n/a 0 695
2006 370 69 21 228 7 n/a n/a 0 695
2007 362 81 20 231 3 n/a n/a 0 697
2008 359 76 25 222 3 n/a n/a 5 690
2009 370 72 17 234 11 n/a n/a 1 705
2010 375 72 18 229 7 n/a n/a 2 703
2011 376 78 27 231 5 0 3 0 720
2012 349 83 22 283 2 1 2 0 742
2013 264 90 34 305 0 0 6 0 699
2014 224 97 38 320 0 0 7 0 686
2015 197 84 40 332 1 0 12 0 666
2016 184 74 39 337 2 0 18 0 654
2017 189 78 39 335 4 0 1 0 646
2018 188 80 22 365 2 1 3 0 661
2019 166 90 21 357 1 1 2 0 638
2020 142 87 28 327 1 0 1 0 586
2021 132 87 21 313 1 0 9 0 563
2022 117 87 18 314 1 0 11 0 548
2023 97 79 15 353 1 0 12 0 557
2024 97 83 19 354 2 0 13 0 568

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Willow Grove Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 269 14.1 19.1 13
1999 513 34.1 15.0 10.3
2000 849 56.1 15.1 30
2001 902 65.1 13.9 38.1
2002 931 70.4 13.2 33.4
2003 931 70.4 13.2 33.4
2004 959 n/a n/a n/a
2005 695 55.0 12.6 35.8
2006 695 57.0 12.2 29.5
2007 697 55.6 12.5 31.7
2008 690 54.6 12.6 34.2
2009 705 56.0 12.6 23.9
2010 703 56.4 12.4 24.7
2011 720 59.1 12.1 28.2
2012 742 56.0 13.2 33.8
2013 699 42.2 16.5 45.5
2014 686 48.0 14.2 35.3
2015 666 44.0 15.1 52.3
2016 654 44.0 14.8 50.8
2017 646 40.3 16.0 50.2
2018 661 38.0 17.3 52.5
2019 638 41.0 15.5 45.3
2020 586 33.0 17.7 54.9
2021 563 39.1 14.3 53.5
2022 548 44.2 12.3 51.8
2023 557 43.9 12.6 n/a
2024 568 45.1 12.5 59

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Willow Grove Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 269 14.1 19.1 13
1999 513 34.1 15.0 10.3
2000 849 56.1 15.1 30
2001 902 65.1 13.9 38.1
2002 931 70.4 13.2 33.4
2003 931 70.4 13.2 33.4
2004 959 n/a n/a n/a
2005 695 55.0 12.6 35.8
2006 695 57.0 12.2 29.5
2007 697 55.6 12.5 31.7
2008 690 54.6 12.6 34.2
2009 705 56.0 12.6 23.9
2010 703 56.4 12.4 24.7
2011 720 59.1 12.1 28.2
2012 742 56.0 13.2 33.8
2013 699 42.2 16.5 45.5
2014 686 48.0 14.2 35.3
2015 666 44.0 15.1 52.3
2016 654 44.0 14.8 50.8
2017 646 40.3 16.0 50.2
2018 661 38.0 17.3 52.5
2019 638 41.0 15.5 45.3
2020 586 33.0 17.7 54.9
2021 563 39.1 14.3 53.5
2022 548 44.2 12.3 51.8
2023 557 43.9 12.6 n/a
2024 568 45.1 12.5 59

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

Willow Grove Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
201399.7%0.1%0.0%99.7%99.9%99.9%99.9%99.7%99.7%99.9%
201499.4%0.4%0.2%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%
201599.4%0.3%0.0%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.4%99.4%
201699.7%0.3%0.0%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%
201798.6%0.3%0.2%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.1%100.0%
201899.4%0.3%0.2%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.4%
201999.2%0.0%0.0%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%
202099.7%0.0%99.7%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.8%99.8%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Willow Grove Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $39 (0.3%) $15,106 (99.7%) $15,145
2020 $27 (0.2%) $15,981 (99.8%) $16,008
2021 $151 (0.8%) $18,420 (99.2%) $18,571
2022 $613 (3.0%) $19,745 (97.0%) $20,358
2023 $977 (4.6%) $20,186 (95.4%) $21,162

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Willow Grove Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 1577th of 2413 Elementary schoolsRanks 1518th of 2439 Elementary schools
 3.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
4th Grade English Language Arts (Willow Grove Elementary School)3926.5
 12.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Haverstraw-Stony Point Central School District (North Rockl)3328.7
 4.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4848.8
 0.8%
4th Grade Math (Willow Grove Elementary School)3135
 4%
   4th Grade Math (Haverstraw-Stony Point Central School District (North Rockl)3336.7
 3.7%
   4th Grade Math (New York)5053.9
 3.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Willow Grove Elementary School)3638.8
 2.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Haverstraw-Stony Point Central School District (North Rockl)2130.1
 9.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New York)3845.1
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Willow Grove Elementary School)3241.7
 9.7%
   5th Grade Math (Haverstraw-Stony Point Central School District (North Rockl)2339.2
 16.2%
   5th Grade Math (New York)4649.7
 3.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Willow Grove Elementary School)3546.5
 11.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Haverstraw-Stony Point Central School District (North Rockl)3937.5
 1.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4745.8
 1.2%
6th Grade Math (Willow Grove Elementary School)4850
 2%
   6th Grade Math (Haverstraw-Stony Point Central School District (North Rockl)4246.1
 4.1%
   6th Grade Math (New York)4748.1
 1.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students638557
 12.7%
African American9079
 12.2%
American Indian11
Asian2115
 28.6%
Hispanic357353
 1.1%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White16697
 41.6%
Two or More Races212
 500%

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Students at Willow Grove Elementary School are 62% Hispanic, 17% White, 15% African American, 3% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

Students who attend Willow Grove Elementary School usually go on to attend North Rockland High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 568 students attended Willow Grove Elementary School.


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