Best Schools in 12542, NY
12542, NY has 7 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 4,127 students. On average they score 66% on state proficiency tests against a projected 65%, so schools in 12542 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 12542, NY
The top high schools in 12542, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wallkill Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wallkill Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1004 Students
2. Marlboro Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marlboro Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 628 Students
Best Middle Schools in 12542, NY
The top middle schools in 12542, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Marlboro Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marlboro Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 433 Students
2. John G Borden Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wallkill Central School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 432 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 12542, NY
The top elementary schools in 12542, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Plattekill Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wallkill Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 405 Students
2. Marlboro Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marlboro Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 761 Students
3. Leptondale Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wallkill Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 464 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 12542, NY
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
12542, NY has a total population of 5,685 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 42% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 12542, NY
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 12542, NY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.79 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.43 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.36 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 12542, NY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 12542, NY.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 12542, NY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 12542, NY
How many schools are in 12542, NY?
12542, NY has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 4,127 students in total.
How do schools in 12542 perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in 12542 score 66% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 65%, so on average schools in 12542 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 12542?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 69%
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- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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- Projected: 60%
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- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 66%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 68%
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- Projected: 62%
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- Projected: 67%
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- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 66%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations