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Schools in Goshen · Goshen Central School District

Goshen’s public schools outscore 60% of New York districts

The grade covers the public school district serving Goshen, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within New York, not nationally.

#294of 755 New York townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From New York state tests taken in spring 2022, when 81% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
48%
▼ 1 pts vs NY 49%
2021–22
Math proficiency
44%
▼ 2 pts vs NY 46%
2021–22
Graduate on time
93%
▲ 6 pts vs NY 87%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$30.9K
▼ 11% vs NY $34.6K
FY2024
Students per teacher
11.8
NY 11.2 · larger classes
Schools in town
0
2,737 students on the public path
In brief

Goshen’s schools, in brief

Results trail the state

In spring 2022, 48% of tested students were proficient in reading and 44% in math, against 49% and 46% statewide; 81% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓

Graduation

93% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 87% across New York. Districts ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $30,888 per student, against $34,607 across New York (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one elementary, one middle and one high school

From grade 3 the district’s path is Goshen Intermediate School, then C J Hooker Middle School, then Goshen Central High School. See the path ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Goshen’s grade

B− Test scoresB+ Graduation

B: better than 60% of New York school districts, #294 of 755 New York towns. Graduation is above the New York average; test scores are below it.

New York school districts we grade (1,013)Better than 60%
Lower resultsHigher results
New York towns with similar household incomes (785)Better than 59%
B−B+A fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 1,226 test results and a graduating class of 264 could put Goshen anywhere from B− to B+. The tests are from spring 2022, when 81% of Goshen’s students in the tested grades sat them (1,278 in math, 1,174 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Goshen, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
K–2Scotchtown Avenue SchoolGoshen Central School DistrictNo scores
3–5Goshen Intermediate SchoolGoshen Central School DistrictC−
6–8C J Hooker Middle SchoolGoshen Central School DistrictC−
9–12Goshen Central High SchoolGoshen Central School DistrictA

Goshen’s public schools are run by Goshen Central School District, which also serves Goshen and Hamptonburgh. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Goshen Central School DistrictGrades K–12 · 4 schools · 2,737 students, down 3% since 2020–21 · 11.8 per teacher (NY 11.2)
$30,888NY $34,607 · FY2024
B
Test scores · 2021–22

Close to the state in reading

Reading48%
State average 48.9% · 1174 students tested
Math44%
State average 46.5% · 1278 students tested

Goshen vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the New York towns that share Goshen’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
GoshenBGoshen Central

Every school in Goshen

4 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with New York’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

Also serving Goshenin other towns
Scotchtown Avenue School
Elementary · Grades K–2
505 students11:1Rate it →
Goshen Intermediate School
Elementary · Grades 3–5
C−
603 students12:1Rate it →
C J Hooker Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8
C−
646 students12:1Rate it →
Goshen Central High School
High · Grades 9–12
A
983 students12:1Rate it →

Questions about Goshen’s schools

Are Goshen’s schools good?

They sit near the middle of New York: the public schools Goshen children attend outscore 60% of New York’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B Schools grade, #294 of 755 New York towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 59%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Goshen in?

Goshen Central School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 2,737 students in 4 schools (2024–25).

Where do Goshen kids go to high school?

Goshen Central High School, with 983 students; its own test results earn an A.

What is Goshen’s graduation rate?

93% of the class of 2023 in Goshen Central School District graduated in four years, against 87% across New York.

How much does Goshen spend per student?

$30,888 in Goshen Central School District (FY2024), against $34,607 across New York. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within New York. Stars are from neighbors.