Serving 473 students in grades 5-8, Putnam Valley Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Putnam Valley Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Putnam Valley Middle School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Putnam Valley Middle School?
473 students attend Putnam Valley Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Putnam Valley Middle School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Putnam Valley Middle School?
Putnam Valley Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Putnam Valley Middle School offer ?
Putnam Valley Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Putnam Valley Middle School part of?
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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