James A Dever School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Valley Stream, New York 11580 · Valley Stream 13 Union Free School District
#528 of 2,536 elementary schools in New York
#8020 of 50,301 nationally
About James A Dever School
James A Dever School is a public elementary located in Valley Stream, in the Valley Stream 13 Union Free School District school district of New York, United States. It caters for Grades K–6. In 2025 it enrolled 437 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 74.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 528th of 2,536 ranked elementary schools in New York. Its strongest component is students per teacher (94th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (56th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 437.
There are 14 schools in Valley Stream; James A Dever School ranks 7th of 14 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)62%
- Reading proficiency (30%)52%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)22%
- Students per teacher (15%)9.9
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for James A Dever School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 437
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 22%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 9.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 52%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 62%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near James A Dever School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Howell Road School
Valley Stream · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
599 students · 742 m away
Wheeler Avenue School
Valley Stream · Public elementary · Grades K–6
608 students · 914 m away
Willow Road School
Franklin Square · Public elementary · Grades K–6
410 students · 1.1 km away
Valley Stream Memorial Junior High School
Valley Stream · Public middle · Grades 7–9
937 students · 1.2 km away
Valley Stream North High School
Franklin Square · Public high · Grades 7–12
1,260 students · 1.4 km away
Maurice W Downing Primary School
Malverne · Public elementary · Grades K–2
382 students · 1.5 km away
Valley Stream Central High School
Valley Stream · Public high · Grades 10–12
1,121 students · 1.5 km away
Polk Street School
Franklin Square · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
594 students · 2.0 km away
West End School
Lynbrook · Public elementary · Grades K–5
386 students · 2.1 km away
Cornwell Avenue School
West Hempstead · Public elementary · Grades 1–3
331 students · 2.2 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is James A Dever School a good school?
James A Dever School has a Success Index (US) of 74.9 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #528 of 2,536 in New York. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does James A Dever School rank in New York?
James A Dever School ranks #528 of 2,536 elementary schools in New York and #8020 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend James A Dever School?
James A Dever School had 437 students in 2025.
Is James A Dever School a elementary school or a high school?
James A Dever School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near James A Dever School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of James A Dever School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.