Best Public Schools in Zip Code 12549

Summary:

The 12549 zip code in Montgomery, New York is home to 4 schools that are part of the Valley Central School District. This includes 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The data reveals that Valley Central High School is the standout performer, ranking 311 out of 1,242 high schools in New York with a 4-star rating. The high school boasts strong academic results, a high graduation rate, and low chronic absenteeism. In contrast, the two elementary schools, Montgomery Elementary and Berea Elementary, show more mixed academic performance, with some grades and subjects outperforming the district and state, while others lag behind.

The data also reveals that the schools serve populations with varying socioeconomic backgrounds, as indicated by the range of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 33.58% at Montgomery Elementary to 44.86% at Berea Elementary. This suggests that socioeconomic factors may play a role in the academic outcomes across the district. Further analysis could explore the relationship between resource allocation, socioeconomic status, and student achievement.

Overall, the Valley Central School District is ranked 444 out of 865 districts in New York, with a 2-star rating. Within the district, Valley Central High School stands out as the strongest performer, while the elementary schools show more varied results. This presents an opportunity for the district to learn from the high school's successes and address any disparities in student outcomes across the different school levels.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Regents Common Core Algebra I (2024)	Regents Chemistry (2024)	Regents Common Core Algebra II (2024)	Regents Common Core English Language Arts (2024)	Regents Common Core Geometry (2024)	Regents Earth Science (2024)	Regents Global History and Geography (2024)	Regents Living Environment (2024)	Regents Physics (2024)	Regents U.S. History and Government (2024)	Regents Algebra I (2024)	NY State Assessments English Language Arts (2024)						NY State Assessments Math (2024)						NY State Assessments Science (2024)		% Completely Immunized (2020)	% Polio (2020)	% Measles (2020)	% Mumps (2020)	% Rubella (2020)	% Diphtheria (2020)	% Hepatitis B (2020)	% Varicella (2020)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Regents Common Core Algebra I End of Course	Regents Chemistry End of Course	Regents Common Core Algebra II End of Course	Regents Common Core English Language Arts End of Course	Regents Common Core Geometry End of Course	Regents Earth Science End of Course	Regents Global History and Geography End of Course	Regents Living Environment End of Course	Regents Physics End of Course	Regents U.S. History and Government End of Course	Regents Algebra I End of Course	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 4th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 5th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 6th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 7th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments Math 4th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 6th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 7th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 8th Grade	% Completely Immunized All Grades	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Diphtheria All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Montgomery Elementary School	Public	K-5	141 Union St	Montgomery	12549	Orange County	Valley Central School District (Montgomery)	No	No	No	No	(845) 457-2400	548	44	12.4	33.6%	344 (62.8%)	20 (3.6%)	146 (26.6%)	11 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (4.9%)	48	1216^th of 2445 public elementary schools	50.3%		44.2	1326^th of 2439 public elementary schools	45.6%	110												30.1	32.4	39.3				65.9	63.9	48.2				41.5		97.4	98.2	99.1	99.1	99.1	98.5	98.7	99.1	$18,911	$1,256	$17,656
Valley Central Middle School	Public	6-8	1189 State Rt 17k	Montgomery	12549	Orange County	Valley Central School District (Montgomery)	No	No	No	No	(845) 457-2400	982	90	10.9	40.8%	519 (52.9%)	89 (9.1%)	307 (31.3%)	11 (1.1%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	52 (5.3%)	46.1	785^th of 1504 public middle schools	47.8%		50	709^th of 1500 public middle schools	52.7%	76								100.0			100.0				38.0	37.6	42.4				54.2	59.5	43.9		33.7	99.4	99.6	100.0	100.0	100.0	99.6	99.6	99.9	$19,619	$1,453	$18,167
Valley Central High School	Public	9-12	1175 State Rt 17k	Montgomery	12549	Orange County	Valley Central School District (Montgomery)	No	No	No	No	(845) 457-2400	1,346	113	11.8	38.6%	749 (55.6%)	120 (8.9%)	394 (29.3%)	21 (1.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	60 (4.5%)	71.9	311^th of 1242 public high schools	75.0%		71.6	304^th of 1228 public high schools	75.2%	7	51.7	88.0	93.8	88.7	74.3	81.1	86.4	71.2	95.4	89.2	78.3															99.8	99.9	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	99.9	100.0	$18,743	$1,331	$17,412
Berea Elementary School	Public	K-5	946 State Rt 17k	Montgomery	12549	Orange County	Valley Central School District (Montgomery)	No	No	No	Yes	(845) 457-2400	477	43	11.0	44.9%	230 (48.2%)	55 (11.5%)	164 (34.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (5.7%)	45.6	1269^th of 2445 public elementary schools	48.1%		44	1334^th of 2439 public elementary schools	45.3%	65												45.3	41.7	24.1				71.4	62.5	40.3				29.2		99.8	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	99.8	100.0	100.0	$22,263	$1,565	$20,698

Cities Near Zip Code 12549

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Montgomery	0.49 mi	4	412^th
Walden	3.31 mi	1	530^th
Newburgh	5.88 mi	9	682^nd
Wallkill	6.23 mi	4	359^th
Pine Bush	6.43 mi	4	495^th

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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.

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Best Public Schools in Zip Code 12549

Valley Central High School

Montgomery Elementary School

Valley Central Middle School

Berea Elementary School

Cities Near Zip Code 12549