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Schools in Plattekill · Wallkill Central School District

Plattekill’s public schools outscore 66% of New York districts

The grade covers the public school district serving Plattekill, 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.

#225of 755 New York townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From New York state tests taken in spring 2022, when 60% 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
45%
▼ 4 pts vs NY 49%
2021–22
Math proficiency
48%
▲ 2 pts vs NY 46%
2021–22
Graduate on time
96%
▲ 9 pts vs NY 87%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$29.2K
▼ 16% vs NY $34.6K
FY2024
Students per teacher
11.1
NY 11.2
Schools in town
1
1,765 students on the public path
In brief

Plattekill’s schools, in brief

Above the state in math, below in reading

Reading proficiency is 45% and math 48% in spring 2022, against 49% and 46% statewide; 96% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 87%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $29,175 per student, against $34,607 across New York (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one middle and one high school

From grade 7 the district’s path is John G Borden Middle School, then Wallkill Senior 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 Plattekill’s grade

B− Test scoresA− Graduation

B+: better than 66% of New York school districts, #225 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 66%
Lower resultsHigher results
New York towns with similar household incomes (815)Better than 69%
Towns in Ulster County (20)Better than 85%
BB+A fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 828 test results and a graduating class of 243 could put Plattekill anywhere from B to B+. The tests are from spring 2022, when 60% of Plattekill’s students in the tested grades sat them (885 in math, 772 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

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

The path, start to finish
PK–6Plattekill Elementary SchoolWallkill Central School DistrictC−
7–8John G Borden Middle Schoolin WallkillC−
9–12Wallkill Senior High Schoolin WallkillA

Plattekill’s public schools are run by Wallkill Central School District, which also serves Gardiner, Newburgh and Shawangunk. Parts of Plattekill (11% and 10% of its land) are served by Marlboro Central and Highland Central instead. 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.

Wallkill Central School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 5 schools · 2,706 students, down 3% since 2020–21 · 11.1 per teacher (NY 11.2)
$29,175NY $34,607 · FY2024
B+
Test scores · 2021–22

Below the state in reading

Reading45%
State average 48.9% · 772 students tested
Math48%
State average 46.5% · 885 students tested

Plattekill vs. its neighbors

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

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
PlattekillB+Wallkill Central
LloydBHighland Central
Newburgh—Newburgh City PK–12 · Wallkill Central PK–12
GardinerB+New Paltz Central PK–12 · Wallkill Central PK–12
ShawangunkBPine Bush Central PK–12 · Wallkill Central PK–12
MarlboroughBMarlboro Central

3 of the 5 neighbors share Wallkill Central with Plattekill, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.

Every school in Plattekill

3 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 Plattekillby address
Plattekill Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–6
C−
426 students11:1Rate it →
Also serving Plattekillin other towns
John G Borden Middle School
Middle · Grades 7–8 · Wallkill
C−
409 students9:1Rate it →
Wallkill Senior High School
High · Grades 9–12 · Wallkill
A
930 students12:1Rate it →

Questions about Plattekill’s schools

Are Plattekill’s schools good?

By New York’s own tests, yes: the public schools Plattekill children attend outscore 66% of New York’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B+ Schools grade, #225 of 755 New York towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 69%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Plattekill in?

Wallkill Central School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 2,706 students in 5 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Plattekill are served by Marlboro Central and Highland Central.

Where do Plattekill kids go to high school?

Wallkill Senior High School in Wallkill, with 930 students; its own test results earn an A.

What is Plattekill’s graduation rate?

96% of the class of 2023 in Wallkill Central School District graduated in four years, against 87% across New York.

How much does Plattekill spend per student?

$29,175 in Wallkill 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.