Putnam Valley Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,530 students in Putnam Valley Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Putnam Valley Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Putnam Valley Central School District, which is ranked #108 of all 1,017 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.72
# American Indian Students
3 Students
18,347 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
23 Students
248,845 Students
% Asian Students
2%
10%
# Hispanic Students
444 Students
731,469 Students
% Hispanic Students
29%
29%
# Black Students
48 Students
394,848 Students
% Black Students
3%
16%
# White Students
945 Students
1,014,287 Students
% White Students
62%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
5,740 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
65 Students
91,130 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
60,988
# Students in K Grade:
113
171,518
# Students in 1st Grade:
101
178,905
# Students in 2nd Grade:
126
175,989
# Students in 3rd Grade:
127
178,881
# Students in 4th Grade:
81
179,134
# Students in 5th Grade:
103
182,604
# Students in 6th Grade:
108
183,404
# Students in 7th Grade:
132
186,412
# Students in 8th Grade:
124
190,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
115
205,061
# Students in 10th Grade:
136
202,111
# Students in 11th Grade:
121
187,737
# Students in 12th Grade:
131
185,289
# Ungraded Students:
12
36,056
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $34,635 is higher than the state median of $31,353. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $38,678 is higher than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Putnam Valley Central School District?
Putnam Valley Central School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,530 students.
What is the rank of Putnam Valley Central School District?
Putnam Valley Central School District is ranked #108 out of 1,017 school districts in New York (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Putnam Valley Central School District?
62% of Putnam Valley Central School District students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Putnam Valley Central School District?
Putnam Valley Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Putnam Valley Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $38,678 is higher than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 3 schools
Grades: KG-12
Enrollment: 1,530 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 38%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 10% in NY)
Overall District Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 72% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 67% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 87% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
