Valley Stream 30 Union Free School District is a public school district in New York State that serves about 1500 students in the village of Valley Stream, New York in southeast Nassau County with a staff of 180 (121 teachers and 59 support staff). It is unique in that most school districts in New York State encompass grades Kâ€"12 while this district includes elementary grades Kâ€"6 only. It is one of three Valley Stream districts (the others are Elementary Districts 13 and 24) whose students graduate to a separately managed district, Valley Stream Central High School District, for the higher grades.
The average class size is 20 students (all grades). The student-teacher ratio is 13:1.
Dr. Nicholas A. Stirling is the Superintendent of Schools.
The District motto is "The friendly schools".
Board of education
The Board of Education (BOE) consists of 5 members who serve rotating five-year terms. Elections are held each May for board members and to vote on the School District Budget.
Schools
The district operates three schools:
Elementary schools
- Clear Stream Avenue School (K-6)
- Forest Road School (K-6)
- Shaw Avenue School (K-6)
Middle schools
- none, see Valley Stream Central High School District
High schools
- none, see Valley Stream Central High School District
Performance
In 2003, 94% of students tested at acceptable levels 3 or 4 in Elementary-Level Social Studies. In 2008, student test scores exceeded the state average in all grades and tested subject areas of New York State standardized tests.
See also
- Valley Stream 13 Union Free School District
- Valley Stream 24 Union Free School District
External links
- District Website
- New York State School Boards Association
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