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Spencer-Van Etten Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 802 students in Spencer-Van Etten Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Spencer-Van Etten Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% 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
3 Schools
4,816 Schools
# Students
802 Students
2,507,390 Students
# Teachers
82 Teachers
217,162 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Spencer-Van Etten Central School District, which is ranked #653 of all 1,008 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 92% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#657 out of 1017 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
78%
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.10
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
10%
% Hispanic
1%
30%
% Black
1%
16%
% White
95%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $29,778 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,324. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,769 is less than the state median of $32,199. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$24 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$21 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$29,778
$31,324
Spending / Student
$25,769
$32,199
Best Spencer-Van Etten Central School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Spencer-van Etten High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
16 Dartts Crossroad
Spencer, NY 14883
(607) 589-7140
Spencer, NY 14883
(607) 589-7140
Gr: 9-12 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Spencer-van Etten Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7 Langford St
Van Etten, NY 14889
(607) 589-7110
Van Etten, NY 14889
(607) 589-7110
Gr: PK-4 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Spencer-van Etten Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 Center St
Spencer, NY 14883
(607) 589-7120
Spencer, NY 14883
(607) 589-7120
Gr: 5-8 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Spencer-Van Etten Central School District?
Spencer-Van Etten Central School District manages 3 public schools serving 802 students.
What is the rank of Spencer-Van Etten Central School District?
Spencer-Van Etten Central School District is ranked #653 out of 1,008 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Spencer-Van Etten Central School District?
95% of Spencer-Van Etten Central School District students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Spencer-Van Etten Central School District?
Spencer-Van Etten Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Spencer-Van Etten Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,769 is less than the state median of $32,199. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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