Best Public Schools in Zip Code 12404

The 12404 zip code area is home to 3 schools - 2 middle schools (Rondout Valley Junior High School and Rondout Valley Intermediate School) and 1 high school (Rondout Valley High School) - all part of the Rondout Valley Central School District. While the middle schools exhibit stark differences in academic performance, with Rondout Valley Junior High School standing out for its strong Regents exam results, the overall academic performance of schools in this area lags behind state averages, particularly in English Language Arts and Math.

Rondout Valley Junior High School shines with 100% proficiency rates in Living Environment and Algebra I Regents exams, as well as over 40% proficiency in 8th grade state assessments for English Language Arts and Math. In contrast, Rondout Valley Intermediate School struggles, with only 24.27% of 4th graders and 11.32% of 6th graders meeting or exceeding ELA standards. The high school, while in the middle of the pack statewide, excels in certain Regents exams like Algebra II (93.18% proficiency) and U.S. History and Government (79.85% proficiency).

Despite the relatively high per-student spending across the schools, ranging from $27,005 at Rondout Valley High School to $34,219 at Rondout Valley Junior High School, the academic outcomes suggest a need for further examination of resource allocation and instructional practices to address the equity concerns and drive improvement, particularly in the areas of English Language Arts and Math.