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Vail Farm Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 811 students

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Posted June 23, 2007

I am an assistant director at the before and afterschool program ran by DCC at Vail Farm Elementary and I work with the greatest group of kids, who are happily provided with a clean, comfortable, fun and easy learning environment. The teachers are wonderful and the school does its job to have every class involved in activities throughout the year.


Posted September 21, 2006

I am very happy with my children's education at Vail Farm Elementary. I have 2 children there and had one who is in the middle school now. My children enjoy going to school and don't want to miss a day. The parents are welcome and encouraged to get involved in school activities whenever possible. Teachers are very responsive to parents concerns and respond quickly to inquiries. It is also a brand new building and a very pleasant environment to be in. I would reccomend it to anyone.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 4, 2006

The teachers at Vail Farm are well educated and wonderful with the children. It's a very warm and loving environment for elementary school. Along with the excellent level of academics, the staff at this school also teaches kindess torward others. The children are rewarded when they are seen being kind to one another. The PTA has sponsered some wonderful programs for the children i.e. Science Fair, Katrina Fun Day, and lots of other fun and educational programs. In this school parent envolement is welcomed and encouraged. My daughter and I couln't be happier with the education she is receiving.
—Submitted by a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 56% in 2012.

138 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
59%
Math

The state average for Math was 61% in 2012.

138 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
60%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New York used the New York State Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English language arts and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The results for English language arts and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles and the science results will be added when they are released in the Fall of 2013. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New York. The goal is for 90% of students to meet or exceed grade-level standards on the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 59% in 2012.

158 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
72%
Math

The state average for Math was 69% in 2012.

159 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
75%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2011.

142 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New York used the New York State Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English language arts and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The results for English language arts and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles and the science results will be added when they are released in the Fall of 2013. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New York. The goal is for 90% of students to meet or exceed grade-level standards on the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 58% in 2012.

140 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
56%
Math

The state average for Math was 67% in 2012.

139 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
71%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New York used the New York State Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English language arts and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The results for English language arts and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles and the science results will be added when they are released in the Fall of 2013. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New York. The goal is for 90% of students to meet or exceed grade-level standards on the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 89% 51%
Black 4% 19%
Hispanic 4% 21%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 8%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 7%N/A44%
Limited English proficient 0%N/A7%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Fewer than 3 years experience 9%N/A10%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree and above 7%N/A33%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Teachers with no valid teaching certificate 0%N/A5%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008
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1659 E Noxon Rd
LaGrange, NY 12540
Phone: (845) 223-8030

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