Top Rankings
Valley Stream 24 Union Free School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,054 students in Valley Stream 24 Union Free School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in New York.
九游体育s in Valley Stream 24 Union Free School District have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,818 Schools
# Students
1,054 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
86 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Valley Stream 24 Union Free School District, which is ranked #232 of all 1,015 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#233 out of 1020 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
78%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.71
0.72
# American Indian Students
5 Students
18,867 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
200 Students
254,462 Students
% Asian Students
19%
10%
# Hispanic Students
456 Students
757,452 Students
% Hispanic Students
43%
30%
# Black Students
249 Students
389,125 Students
% Black Students
24%
16%
# White Students
121 Students
995,067 Students
% White Students
12%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
5,556 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
19 Students
87,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
62,556
# Students in K Grade:
139
171,540
# Students in 1st Grade:
139
177,074
# Students in 2nd Grade:
151
181,096
# Students in 3rd Grade:
139
177,104
# Students in 4th Grade:
143
180,516
# Students in 5th Grade:
165
181,163
# Students in 6th Grade:
178
184,038
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
185,375
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
188,665
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
205,039
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
201,456
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
191,213
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
185,905
# Ungraded Students:
-
35,972
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $30,079 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,307. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $29,784 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$32 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$31 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$30,079
$31,307
Spending / Student
$29,784
$32,183
Best Valley Stream 24 Union Free School District 九游体育s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Robert W Carbonaro School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
50 Hungry Harbor Rd
Valley Stream, NY 11581
(516) 434-2861
Valley Stream, NY 11581
(516) 434-2861
Grades: K-6
| 386 students
Rank: #22.
William L Buck School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
75 Horton Ave
Valley Stream, NY 11581
(516) 434-2841
Valley Stream, NY 11581
(516) 434-2841
Grades: K-6
| 310 students
Rank: #33.
Brooklyn Avenue School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
24 Brooklyn Ave
Valley Stream, NY 11581
(516) 434-2851
Valley Stream, NY 11581
(516) 434-2851
Grades: K-6
| 358 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Valley Stream 24 Union Free School District?
Valley Stream 24 Union Free School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,054 students.
What is the rank of Valley Stream 24 Union Free School District?
Valley Stream 24 Union Free School District is ranked #232 out of 1,015 school districts in New York (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Valley Stream 24 Union Free School District?
43% of Valley Stream 24 Union Free School District students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 19% of students are Asian, 12% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Valley Stream 24 Union Free School District?
Valley Stream 24 Union Free School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Valley Stream 24 Union Free School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $29,784 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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