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Schools in Mamakating · Monticello Central School District, Ellenville Central School District

Mamakating’s public schools score below 76% of New York districts on tests and graduation

In Mamakating, 32% of tested students are proficient in math, below the New York average (46%). The grade covers the three public school districts serving Mamakating, 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.

#625of 755 New York townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From New York state tests taken in spring 2022, when 79% 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
36%
▼ 13 pts vs NY 49%
2021–22
Math proficiency
32%
▼ 15 pts vs NY 46%
2021–22
Graduate on time
92%
▲ 5 pts vs NY 87%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$28.0K
▼ 19% vs NY $34.6K
FY2024 · Pine Bush Central
Students per teacher
12.1
NY 11.2 · larger classes
Schools in town
1
4,979 students on the public path
In brief

Mamakating’s schools, in brief

Against towns with similar incomes

Among the 1044 New York towns with household incomes within a quarter of Mamakating’s, its schools beat 16%, lower than their 24% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Results trail the state

In spring 2022, 36% of tested students were proficient in reading and 32% in math, against 49% and 46% statewide; 79% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓

Graduation

92% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 87% across New York. Districts ↓

Spending and class size

Monticello Central spends $35,243 per student and Ellenville Central $38,701, against $34,607 across New York (FY2024). Neither counts toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then four middle and three high schools

Which school depends on the address at the later steps. 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 Mamakating’s grade

C− Test scoresB− Graduation

C−: better than 24% of New York school districts, #625 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 24%
Lower resultsHigher results
New York towns with similar household incomes (1044)Better than 16%
Towns in Sullivan County (15)Better than 33%
C−CA fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 3,672 test results and a graduating class of 413 could put Mamakating anywhere from C− to C. The tests are from spring 2022, when 79% of Mamakating’s students in the tested grades sat them (3,827 in math, 3,516 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

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

The path, start to finish
K–5Emma C Chase SchoolMonticello Central School DistrictC−
6–84 middle schoolsDepends on your addressD to A−
9–123 high schoolsDepends on your addressB− to A−

Parts of Mamakating (20%, 7% and 3% of its land) are served by Port Jervis City, Fallsburg Central and Minisink Valley Central instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

Three districts serve Mamakating

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

Monticello Central School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 5 schools · 2,695 students, down 3% since 2020–21 · 9.9 per teacher (NY 11.2)
$35,243NY $34,607 · FY2024
D
Ellenville Central School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 2 schools · 1,428 students, up 29% since 2020–21 · 12.8 per teacher (NY 11.2)
$38,701NY $34,607 · FY2024
D
Pine Bush Central School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 7 schools · 4,710 students, down 2% since 2020–21 · 13.7 per teacher (NY 11.2)
$28,004NY $34,607 · FY2024
B−
Test scores · 2021–22

Well below the state in reading

Reading · PK–12, Monticello Central School District27%
State average 48.9% · 1208 students tested
Math · PK–12, Monticello Central School District23%
State average 46.5% · 1328 students tested
Reading · PK–12, Ellenville Central School District28%
State average 48.9% · 592 students tested
Math · PK–12, Ellenville Central School District29%
State average 46.5% · 619 students tested
Reading · PK–12, Pine Bush Central School District45%
State average 48.9% · 1716 students tested
Math · PK–12, Pine Bush Central School District39%
State average 46.5% · 1880 students tested

Mamakating vs. its neighbors

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

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
MamakatingC−Monticello Central PK–12 · Ellenville Central PK–12 · Pine Bush Central PK–12
WallkillC+Pine Bush Central PK–12 · Middletown City PK–12
ShawangunkBPine Bush Central PK–12 · Wallkill Central PK–12
CrawfordB−Pine Bush Central
Bloomingburg—Pine Bush Central
Mount HopeBMinisink Valley Central
FallsburgDFallsburg Central PK–12 · Tri-Valley Central PK–12
DeerparkCPort Jervis City
Forestburgh—Monticello Central PK–12 · Port Jervis City PK–12
ThompsonDMonticello Central
WawarsingDEllenville Central

4 of the 10 neighbors share Pine Bush Central with Mamakating for grades PK–12, so their letters differ mainly through the lower grades.

Every school in Mamakating

7 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).

District schools in Mamakatingby address
Emma C Chase School
Elementary · Grades K–5 · Wurtsboro
C−
219 students12:1Rate it →
Also serving Mamakatingin other towns
Crispell Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Pine Bush
C−
614 students11:1Rate it →
Robert J Kaiser Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Monticello
D
587 students9:1Rate it →
Circleville Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Circleville
D
466 students10:1Rate it →
Ellenville Junior/Senior High School
High · Grades 7–12 · Ellenville
A−
698 students11:1Rate it →
Pine Bush Senior High School
High · Grades 9–12 · Pine Bush
A−
1,562 students15:1Rate it →
Monticello High School
High · Grades 9–12 · Monticello
B−
833 students11:1Rate it →

Questions about Mamakating’s schools

Are Mamakating’s schools good?

On New York’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Mamakating children attend score below 76% of New York’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C− Schools grade, #625 of 755 New York towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 16%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Mamakating in?

Monticello Central School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 2,695 students in 5 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Mamakating are served by Port Jervis City, Fallsburg Central and Minisink Valley Central.

Where do Mamakating kids go to high school?

One of 3 high schools, depending on your address: Pine Bush Senior High School, Monticello High School and Ellenville Junior/Senior High School.

What is Mamakating’s graduation rate?

92% of the class of 2023 in Pine Bush Central School District graduated in four years, against 87% across New York.

How much does Mamakating spend per student?

$35,243 in Monticello Central School District, $38,701 in Ellenville Central School District and $28,004 in Pine Bush 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.