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Pine Valley Central School District (South Dayton) ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 526 students in Pine Valley Central School District (South Dayton). This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Pine Valley Central School District (South Dayton) have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
2 Schools
4,819 Schools
# Students
526 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
59 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Pine Valley Central School District (South Dayton), which is ranked #761 of all 1,009 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 70-79% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#762 out of 1017 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
78%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)70-79%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.72
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
10%
% Hispanic
5%
30%
% Black
n/a
16%
% White
90%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $33,951 is higher than the state median of $31,307. The school district revenue/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,677 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$33,951
$31,307
Spending / Student
$28,677
$32,183
Best Pine Valley Central School District (South Dayton) Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pine Valley Central Junior-senior High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7827 Rt 83
South Dayton, NY 14138
(716) 988-3276
South Dayton, NY 14138
(716) 988-3276
Grades: 7-12
| 204 students
Rank: #22.
Pine Valley Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7755 Rt 83
South Dayton, NY 14138
(716) 988-3291
South Dayton, NY 14138
(716) 988-3291
Grades: PK-6
| 322 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pine Valley Central School District (South Dayton)?
Pine Valley Central School District (South Dayton) manages 2 public schools serving 526 students.
What is the rank of Pine Valley Central School District (South Dayton)?
Pine Valley Central School District (South Dayton) is ranked #761 out of 1,009 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Pine Valley Central School District (South Dayton)?
90% of Pine Valley Central School District (South Dayton) students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pine Valley Central School District (South Dayton)?
Pine Valley Central School District (South Dayton) has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Pine Valley Central School District (South Dayton)'s spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $28,677 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
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