James A Dever School
Valley Stream, NY · Valley Stream 13 Union Free School District · Grades K-6
536th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 77%▲ Improving
James A Dever School ranking
SchoolRow ranks James A Dever School 536th of 2,326 New York elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate English and Math results — better than 77% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 66th in 2019 to 77th in 2025 — improving.
James A Dever School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
James A Dever School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 418 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 53.7% | 35.4% | ▼ 18.3 pts | |
| Hispanic | 21.2% | 23.9% | ▲ 2.7 pts | |
| Asian | 12.1% | 23.9% | ▲ 11.8 pts | |
| Black | 11.5% | 13.6% | ▲ 2.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.0% | 2.2% | ▲ 1.2 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 1.0% | ▲ 1.0 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.6% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.6 pts |
Homes near James A Dever School
Typical home value $751K in zip 11580 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near James A Dever School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 6Howell Road SchoolValley Stream 13 Union Free School District · 0.5 mi away933rd of 2,326
ELA 60% · Math 63% - 8Wheeler Avenue SchoolValley Stream 13 Union Free School District · 0.6 mi away636th of 2,326
ELA 72% · Math 66% - 5Willow Road SchoolValley Stream 13 Union Free School District · 0.7 mi away1,384th of 2,326
ELA 44% · Math 56% - –Maurice W Downing Primary SchoolMalverne Union Free School District · 0.9 mi away
- 7Polk Street SchoolFranklin Square Union Free School District · 1.3 mi away881st of 2,326
ELA 63% · Math 63% - 9West End SchoolLynbrook Union Free School District · 1.3 mi away277th of 2,326
ELA 83% · Math 78% - 5Cornwell Avenue SchoolWest Hempstead Union Free School District · 1.3 mi away1,338th of 2,326
ELA 51% · Math 52% - 7Dutch Broadway SchoolElmont Union Free School District · 1.3 mi away913th of 2,326
ELA 61% · Math 64%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is James A Dever School in?
James A Dever School is part of the Valley Stream 13 Union Free School District district in Valley Stream, New York.
Is James A Dever School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks James A Dever School 536th of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 77% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of James A Dever School?
White 35%, Hispanic 24%, Asian 24%, Black 14% (418 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near James A Dever School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 11580 is $751K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.