1. Home
  2. New York
  3. Nyack
  4. Nyack Union Free School District
  5. Upper Nyack School

Upper Nyack School

Summary:

Upper Nyack School is an elementary school serving 394 students in grades K-5 in the Nyack Union Free School District in Nyack, NY. This high-performing school consistently outranks the district and state in academic assessments, placing in the top 10% of New York elementary schools.

Upper Nyack School's academic excellence is evident across multiple metrics. The school has significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math compared to the district and state averages. It also maintains a strong statewide ranking, placing 212 out of 2,439 elementary schools in 2022-2023 and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's performance is particularly impressive for its diverse student population, with top 25% rankings for female, male, African American, Hispanic, and White students.

Compared to nearby schools in the Clarkstown Central School District and Nyack Union Free School District, Upper Nyack School stands out with its consistently high academic achievement and low student-teacher ratio of 11.1. While the school's performance for special education students and those from low socioeconomic backgrounds is still strong, there may be opportunities for additional support in these areas.


Detail:

Public K-5

 336 N Broadway
       Nyack, NY  10960-1530

(845) 353-7260

District: Nyack Union Free School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
212th of 2,439 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,605 Help


Students who attend Upper Nyack School usually attend:

Middle:    Nyack Middle School
High:    Nyack Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.1 Help
Number of students:  394

Racial breakdown:

White:
51.0%
Hispanic:
21.1%
Two or more races:
12.4%
more

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  24.1% Help


 See top rated New York elementary schools

 Compare Upper Nyack School to nearby elementary schools!

Performance Trends
Help
Compare Details Upper Nyack School ranks better than 91.3% of elementary schools in New York. It also ranks first among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Nyack Union Free School District! (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 90.11. (See more...)
Student Body
Help
Compare Details Student population at Upper Nyack School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (51%), Hispanic (21.1%), two or more races (12.4%). (See more...)
Help
Compare Details 24.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Nyack Union Free School District. (See more...)
Teachers
Help
Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Upper Nyack School is 11.1. 1 elementary schools in the Nyack Union Free School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
Help
Compare Upper Nyack School employs 35.3 full-time teachers.
Finance
Help
Compare Details The average total spent per student at Upper Nyack School is $20,605. 1 elementary schools in the Nyack Union Free School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Upper Nyack School:

SchoolDigger ranks Upper Nyack School 212th of 2439 New York public elementary schools. (See Upper Nyack School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Special Education students:
Low Socio Economic Status students:
Female students:
Male students:
African American students:
Hispanic students:
White students:


Nyack Union Free School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Nyack Union Free School District 201st of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


What do you think?

Your rating for Upper Nyack School?

Rank History for Upper Nyack School

Help
Compare

Rank History for all students at Upper Nyack School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 77.18 442nd 2206 80.0%
2007 67.65 831st 2219 62.6%
2008 71.38 667th 2227 70.0%
2009 66.52 855th 2257 62.1%
2010 67.13 780th 2263 65.5%
2011 78.93 409th 2286 82.1%
2012 80.20 389th 2320 83.2%
2013 79.71 384th 2325 83.5%
2014 77.42 452nd 2345 80.7%
2015 82.09 345th 2352 85.3%
2016 82.95 320th 2366 86.5%
2017 87.25 215th 2386 91.0%
2018 83.78 296th 2395 87.6%
2019 80.65 410th 2413 83.0%
2021 87.42 190th 2201 91.4%
2022 70.35 659th 2434 72.9%
2023 90.11 212th 2439 91.3%
See the entire list of New York Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for Multi-racial students at Upper Nyack School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 82.73 27th 180 85.0%
See the entire list of Best New York Elementary Schools for Multi-racial Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Upper Nyack School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 39.43 1141st 2031 43.8%
2023 58.87 562nd 2016 72.1%
See the entire list of Best New York Elementary Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Upper Nyack School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.97 622nd 2045 69.6%
2019 54.45 762nd 2032 62.5%
2022 51.60 869th 2099 58.6%
2023 65.40 549th 2041 73.1%
See the entire list of Best New York Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Upper Nyack School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.60 298th 2338 87.3%
2019 71.98 595th 2357 74.8%
2021 92.63 38th 1955 98.1%
2022 78.73 428th 2401 82.2%
2023 90.62 185th 2403 92.3%
See the entire list of Best New York Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Male students at Upper Nyack School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.72 315th 2340 86.5%
2019 82.62 331st 2358 86.0%
2021 85.14 196th 1961 90.0%
2022 61.14 862nd 2400 64.1%
2023 85.79 277th 2400 88.5%
See the entire list of Best New York Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for African American students at Upper Nyack School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.16 281st 948 70.4%
2019 54.02 328th 891 63.2%
2023 78.02 142nd 857 83.4%
See the entire list of Best New York Elementary Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Upper Nyack School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.52 165th 1392 88.1%
2019 57.69 459th 1315 65.1%
2022 52.65 632nd 1503 58.0%
2023 74.79 252nd 1429 82.4%
See the entire list of Best New York Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Upper Nyack School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.42 168th 1408 88.1%
2019 87.93 114th 1338 91.5%
2021 87.14 62nd 1224 94.9%
2022 73.79 318th 1399 77.3%
2023 88.75 99th 1337 92.6%
See the entire list of Best New York Elementary Schools for White Students!

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.

Upper Nyack School Test Scores
Tests: 
  
Grades: 
  
Years: 
  
Group by: 
District Scores:
State Scores:    
  
Subgroup: 
Help





Data source: NY State Education Department

We're sorry, but no reviews have been submitted for Upper Nyack School.

If you have first-hand knowledge about Upper Nyack School, submit a rating!


Reviews:
No reviews have been submitted!

Enrollment information for Upper Nyack School

Help
Compare
Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 198 74 6 6 0 n/a n/a 0 284
1990 213 79 8 15 0 n/a n/a 0 315
1991 291 126 14 10 0 n/a n/a 0 441
1992 315 106 16 12 0 n/a n/a 0 449
1993 299 110 18 11 0 n/a n/a 0 438
1994 339 99 10 14 0 n/a n/a 0 462
1995 323 124 20 24 0 n/a n/a 0 491
1996 323 124 20 24 0 n/a n/a 0 491
1997 310 139 13 25 0 n/a n/a 0 487
1998 297 147 12 23 0 n/a n/a 0 479
1999 300 123 18 21 0 n/a n/a 0 462
2000 282 127 18 31 0 n/a n/a 0 458
2001 287 131 25 17 0 n/a n/a 0 460
2002 283 97 22 21 0 n/a n/a 0 423
2003 283 97 22 21 0 n/a n/a 0 423
2004 249 91 25 33 0 n/a n/a 0 398
2005 249 94 26 33 0 n/a n/a 0 402
2006 248 81 33 37 0 n/a n/a 0 399
2007 271 81 38 36 0 n/a n/a 0 426
2008 293 80 32 36 0 n/a n/a 0 441
2009 278 85 39 36 0 n/a n/a 0 438
2010 281 80 39 44 0 n/a n/a 0 444
2011 274 74 37 42 1 0 0 0 428
2012 271 72 28 44 1 3 10 0 429
2013 243 78 21 55 0 3 14 0 414
2014 251 73 23 58 0 0 23 0 428
2015 245 72 24 69 0 0 32 0 442
2016 250 67 18 62 0 0 31 0 428
2017 239 58 22 75 0 0 38 0 432
2018 227 54 21 68 0 1 40 0 411
2019 231 62 24 74 0 2 48 0 441
2020 195 54 21 81 1 2 46 0 400
2021 184 45 18 77 0 2 43 0 369
2022 204 44 19 86 0 1 47 0 401
2023 201 42 17 83 0 1 49 1 394

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 Upper Nyack School

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 284 25.6 11.0 n/a
1990 315 24.3 12.9 n/a
1991 441 37.1 11.8 n/a
1992 449 35.1 12.7 n/a
1993 438 25.0 17.5 n/a
1994 462 25.0 18.5 18.2
1995 491 26.0 18.9 19.8
1996 491 26.0 18.9 19.8
1997 487 27.0 18.0 20.5
1998 479 28.0 17.1 23
1999 462 27.0 17.1 18.6
2000 458 25.0 18.3 19.2
2001 460 31.0 14.8 21.1
2002 423 35.0 12.1 20.8
2003 423 35.0 12.1 20.8
2004 398 n/a n/a n/a
2005 402 31.1 12.9 18.4
2006 399 33.0 12.1 21.6
2007 426 33.0 12.9 16.2
2008 441 33.0 13.4 17.5
2009 438 33.0 13.3 16.2
2010 444 31.0 14.3 18
2011 428 35.3 12.0 19.4
2012 429 30.0 14.2 22.8
2013 414 32.0 12.9 22
2014 428 33.0 12.9 19.2
2015 442 33.0 13.3 25.1
2016 428 32.0 13.3 24.3
2017 432 34.0 12.6 24.1
2018 411 33.0 12.4 22.1
2019 441 33.0 13.3 24.7
2020 400 27.0 14.8 21.8
2021 369 33.6 10.9 21.4
2022 401 35.6 11.2 21.9
2023 394 35.3 11.1 24.1

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 Upper Nyack School

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 284 25.6 11.0 n/a
1990 315 24.3 12.9 n/a
1991 441 37.1 11.8 n/a
1992 449 35.1 12.7 n/a
1993 438 25.0 17.5 n/a
1994 462 25.0 18.5 18.2
1995 491 26.0 18.9 19.8
1996 491 26.0 18.9 19.8
1997 487 27.0 18.0 20.5
1998 479 28.0 17.1 23
1999 462 27.0 17.1 18.6
2000 458 25.0 18.3 19.2
2001 460 31.0 14.8 21.1
2002 423 35.0 12.1 20.8
2003 423 35.0 12.1 20.8
2004 398 n/a n/a n/a
2005 402 31.1 12.9 18.4
2006 399 33.0 12.1 21.6
2007 426 33.0 12.9 16.2
2008 441 33.0 13.4 17.5
2009 438 33.0 13.3 16.2
2010 444 31.0 14.3 18
2011 428 35.3 12.0 19.4
2012 429 30.0 14.2 22.8
2013 414 32.0 12.9 22
2014 428 33.0 12.9 19.2
2015 442 33.0 13.3 25.1
2016 428 32.0 13.3 24.3
2017 432 34.0 12.6 24.1
2018 411 33.0 12.4 22.1
2019 441 33.0 13.3 24.7
2020 400 27.0 14.8 21.8
2021 369 33.6 10.9 21.4
2022 401 35.6 11.2 21.9
2023 394 35.3 11.1 24.1

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

Upper Nyack School

Help
Compare
YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
201387.9%1.8%2.2%93.4%88.2%88.2%88.2%93.8%91.9%93.4%
201484.6%2.6%0.2%93.0%84.6%84.6%84.6%93.9%89.3%91.6%
201588.7%3.9%0.0%95.4%95.4%95.4%95.4%93.3%93.3%93.1%
201690.8%4.7%0.0%95.0%93.9%93.9%93.9%94.3%94.1%93.9%
201793.1%4.9%0.2%94.9%94.0%94.0%94.0%95.2%95.2%94.5%
201894.0%4.8%0.2%95.2%94.5%94.5%94.5%94.7%94.7%94.7%
201995.7%0.0%0.0%95.9%96.4%96.4%96.4%96.1%96.1%96.4%
2020100.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Upper Nyack School

Help

YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $304 (1.9%) $15,870 (98.1%) $16,173
2020 $500 (2.9%) $16,668 (97.1%) $17,168
2021 $241 (1.3%) $17,716 (98.7%) $17,957
2022 $453 (2.3%) $19,077 (97.7%) $19,530
2023 $653 (3.2%) $19,952 (96.8%) $20,605

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Upper Nyack 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 410th of 2413 Elementary schoolsRanks 212th of 2439 Elementary schools
 8.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Upper Nyack School)6274
 12%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Nyack Union Free School District)6468.1
 4.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York)5244.9
 7.1%
3rd Grade Math (Upper Nyack School)7385.4
 12.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Nyack Union Free School District)7175.7
 4.7%
   3rd Grade Math (New York)5453.7
 0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Upper Nyack School)5781.8
 24.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Nyack Union Free School District)5271.6
 19.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4848.8
 0.8%
4th Grade Math (Upper Nyack School)7978
 1%
   4th Grade Math (Nyack Union Free School District)6476.3
 12.3%
   4th Grade Math (New York)5053.9
 3.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Upper Nyack School)5768.2
 11.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Nyack Union Free School District)5055.9
 5.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New York)3845.1
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Upper Nyack School)7375.6
 2.6%
   5th Grade Math (Nyack Union Free School District)6771.2
 4.2%
   5th Grade Math (New York)4649.7
 3.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students441394
 10.7%
African American6242
 32.3%
American Indian00
Asian2417
 29.2%
Hispanic7483
 12.2%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White231201
 13%
Two or More Races4849
 2.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients24.7%24.1%
 0.6%

Schools Near Upper Nyack School








Frequently Asked Questions about Upper Nyack School

Yes. Upper Nyack School ranks in the top 8.7% of New York elementary schools.

Students at Upper Nyack School are 51% White, 21% Hispanic, 12% Two or more races, 11% African American, 4% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 394 students attended Upper Nyack School.

Students who attend Upper Nyack School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Nyack Middle School
High : Nyack Senior High School


Rate Upper Nyack School!



Other helpful SchoolDigger resources...


Compare to nearby schools

NYNew York Elementary School Rankings

NYNew York District Rankings

Schools in Nyack, NY

Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Upper Nyack School!




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.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.




Diagnostics

None retrieved from Database in 356 milliseconds.