South Orangetown Central School District
- 160 VAN WYCK RD
- BLAUVELT, NY 10913
- (845) 680-1050
District Rating (FAQ)
District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 93.8% | 70.8% |
| Dropout Rate | 0.6% | 3.9% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $19,587 | $17,824 |
| Students Per Teacher | 12.4 | 12.6 |
| Number of Schools | 5 | - |
| Number of Students | 3,497 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 283 | - |
District Test Scores
NYSTP - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 68.2% | 54.7% | |
| 2009 | 92.3% | 75.8% | |
| 2008 | 82.6% | 70.1% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 78.8% | 59.1% | |
| 2009 | 97.4% | 92.9% | |
| 2008 | 95.1% | 89.9% | |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 80.4% | 56.7% | |
| 2009 | 87.3% | 76.9% | |
| 2008 | 90.5% | 71.1% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 86.9% | 63.8% | |
| 2009 | 94.2% | 87.2% | |
| 2008 | 97.1% | 83.8% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 97.0% | 89.0% | |
| 2009 | 97.0% | 88.0% | |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 69.5% | 52.5% | |
| 2009 | 93.6% | 82.2% | |
| 2008 | 88.8% | 77.6% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 75.1% | 64.6% | |
| 2009 | 98.9% | 88.1% | |
| 2008 | 94.2% | 83.2% | |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 95.0% | 86.0% | |
| 2009 | 97.0% | 86.0% | |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 73.5% | 54.2% | |
| 2009 | 89.0% | 80.9% | |
| 2008 | 86.3% | 66.9% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 78.2% | 61.3% | |
| 2009 | 92.3% | 83.0% | |
| 2008 | 86.4% | 79.4% | |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 72.7% | 50.0% | |
| 2009 | 94.1% | 80.3% | |
| 2008 | 89.3% | 70.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 80.5% | 62.4% | |
| 2009 | 95.5% | 87.3% | |
| 2008 | 91.7% | 78.9% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 70.6% | 51.0% | |
| 2009 | 88.2% | 68.5% | |
| 2008 | 80.6% | 56.1% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 69.9% | 54.8% | |
| 2009 | 91.0% | 80.2% | |
| 2008 | 80.8% | 69.8% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 82.0% | 71.0% | |
| 2009 | 93.0% | 69.0% | |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 89.0% | 69.0% | |
| 2009 | 86.0% | 63.0% | |
Source: NY Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 3,497 | 12.4 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | 57 |
| Kindergarten Students | 232 |
| 1st Grade Students | 235 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 242 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 263 |
| 4th Grade Students | 277 |
| 5th Grade Students | 253 |
| 6th Grade Students | 288 |
| 7th Grade Students | 287 |
| 8th Grade Students | 291 |
| 9th Grade Students | 276 |
| 10th Grade Students | 296 |
| 11th Grade Students | 251 |
| 12th Grade Students | 271 |
| Ungraded Students | 8 |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 352 |
| Hispanic | 295 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 80 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 2,761 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 1,790 |
| Female | 1,701 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 283 | 12.4 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | 5 | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 18 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 98 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 99 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | 63 | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 82 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 0.5 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 8 |
| Elementary | - |
| Secondary | 8 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 3 |
| Library Support Staff | 1 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 114 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 5 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 46 |
| School Administrators | 10 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 7 |
| Student Support Services | 15 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 30 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $76,148,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $58,030,000 | 76.2% |
| Property Tax | $53,742,000 | 70.6% |
| Other School Systems | $269,000 | 0.4% |
| Cities and Counties | $1,031,000 | 1.4% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $60,000 | 0.08% |
| School Lunch | $612,000 | 0.8% |
| District Activity Receipts | $14,000 | 0.02% |
| Other Sales and Services | $7,000 | 0.01% |
| Rents and Royalties | $491,000 | 0.6% |
| Sale of Property | $2,000 | 0.00% |
| Interest Earnings | $1,373,000 | 1.8% |
| Private Contributions | $26,000 | 0.03% |
| Miscellaneous | $403,000 | 0.5% |
| Total State Revenues | $16,996,000 | 22.3% |
| General Formula Assistance | $6,255,000 | 8.2% |
| Special Education Programs | $3,059,000 | 4.0% |
| School Lunch Programs | $15,000 | 0.02% |
| Other Programs | $7,622,000 | 10.0% |
| Non-Specified | $45,000 | 0.06% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $1,122,000 | 1.5% |
| Through State - Title I | $167,000 | 0.2% |
| Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $705,000 | 0.9% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $10,000 | 0.01% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $101,000 | 0.1% |
| Through State - Other | $66,000 | 0.09% |
| Non-Specified | $73,000 | 0.10% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $67,163,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $45,710,000 | 68.1% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $20,758,000 | 30.9% |
| Student Support | $3,175,000 | 4.2% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $2,623,000 | 3.4% |
| General Administration Support | $1,299,000 | 1.7% |
| School Administration Support | $2,463,000 | 3.2% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $5,402,000 | 7.1% |
| Student Transportation Support | $3,877,000 | 5.1% |
| Other Support Services | $1,919,000 | 2.5% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $695,000 | 1.0% |
| Food Services | $695,000 | 0.9% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 93.8% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 258 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | 1 |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 6 | 0.6% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within South Orangetown Central School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 5
- Students: 3,497
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 283
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| School Name (Sort |
Total Enrollment (Sort by) |
Student/Teacher Ratio (Sort by) |
School Reviews (Sort by) |
School Rating (Sort by) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COTTAGE LANE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
120 Cottage Ln
Blauvelt, NY Public | 4-5 | 530 | 14.5 | ![]() Review This School |
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| SOUTH ORANGETOWN MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
160 Van Wyck Rd
Blauvelt, NY Public | 6-8 | 866 | 13.1 | ![]() Review This School |
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| TAPPAN ZEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
561route 9w
Piermont, NY Public | 2-3 | 505 | 13.7 | ![]() Review This School |
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| TAPPAN ZEE HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
15 Dutch Hill Rd
Orangeburg, NY Public | 9-12 | 1,094 | 13.0 | ![]() Review This School |
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| WILLIAM O. SCHAEFER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
140 Lester Dr
Tappan, NY Public | PK-1 | 524 | 12.2 | ![]() Review This School |
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