Goshen Intermediate School educates students in grades 3-5 in the Goshen Central School District, covering the eponymous village and town in Orange County, New York, United States. It is located on McNally Street in the village, not far from the other Goshen schools. The building was constructed in 1967.
Serving 611 students in grades 3-5, Goshen Intermediate School 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 42% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 611 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Goshen Intermediate School's student population of 611 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
611 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Year Founded
1967
School Calendar
First Day of School
Sun. Aug 31, 2025
Campus Size
50
School Motto
Create lifelong learners who demonstrate personal well-being and civic responsibility.
School Rankings
Goshen Intermediate School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Goshen Intermediate School is 0.51, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2792 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
23%
30%
Black
6%
16%
White
66%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Goshen Intermediate School's ranking?
Goshen Intermediate School is ranked #2792 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Goshen Intermediate School often compared to?
Goshen Intermediate Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Circleville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Goshen Intermediate School?
611 students attend Goshen Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Goshen Intermediate School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Goshen Intermediate School?
Goshen Intermediate School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Goshen Intermediate School offer ?
Goshen Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Goshen Intermediate School part of?
Goshen Intermediate School is part of Goshen Central School District.
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