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Vails Gate Steam Academy

400 Old Forge Hill Rd
New Windsor, NY 12553
2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 477 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Vails Gate Steam Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 477 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : Bottom 50% in NY
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Vails Gate Steam Academy's student population of 477 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
477 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Vails Gate Steam Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Vails Gate Steam Academy is 0.56, 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.
This School
State Level (NY)
#3519 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Vails Gate Steam Academy, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
28%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Vails Gate Steam Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
28%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Vails Gate Steam Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
78%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Vails Gate Steam Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Vails Gate Steam Academy and percentage of American Indian public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Asian
1%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Vails Gate Steam Academy and the percentage of Asian public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
62%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Vails Gate Steam Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
22%
16%
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White
11%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Vails Gate Steam Academy and the percentage of White public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Vails Gate Steam Academy and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Vails Gate Steam Academy.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New York.
0.56
This chart displays the diversity score of Vails Gate Steam Academy and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Vails Gate Steam Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Vails Gate Steam Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vails Gate Steam Academy's ranking?
Vails Gate Steam Academy is ranked #3519 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Vails Gate Steam Academy often compared to?
Vails Gate Steam Academyis often viewed alongside schools like New Windsor School, Temple Hill School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Vails Gate Steam Academy?
477 students attend Vails Gate Steam Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Vails Gate Steam Academy students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vails Gate Steam Academy?
Vails Gate Steam Academy has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Vails Gate Steam Academy offer ?
Vails Gate Steam Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Vails Gate Steam Academy part of?
Vails Gate Steam Academy is part of Newburgh City School District.

School Reviews
3   12/15/2023
I went to this school 1 year ago and ever since first grade I had so many friends and even family for a while at this school the teachers were very helpful and helped me grow I miss you guys!!!
- Posted by Student/Alumni - James Brueckner

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 477 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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