James A Dever School
Valley Stream, NY · Valley Stream 13 Union Free School District
Regular public school · Grades K-6 · Suburb, large
536th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 77%▲ Improving
585 N CORONA AVE, Valley Stream, NY 11580
(516)568-6120NCES ID 362943003970Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 418 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 62.2% | 35.4% | ▼ 26.8 pts | |
| Hispanic | 17.1% | 23.9% | ▲ 6.8 pts | |
| Asian | 9.8% | 23.9% | ▲ 14.1 pts | |
| Black | 10.2% | 13.6% | ▲ 3.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.6% | 2.2% | ▲ 1.6 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 1.0% | ▲ 1.0 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $751K in zip 11580 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than James A Dever School
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ELA 60% ▼10 · Math 63% ▼11Compare - #636Wheeler Avenue SchoolValley Stream 13 Union Free School District · 0.6 mi away636th of 2,326
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ELA 63% ▼7 · Math 63% ▼11Compare - #277West End SchoolLynbrook Union Free School District · 1.3 mi away277th of 2,326
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ELA 61% ▼9 · Math 64% ▼10Compare
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%, Asian 24%, Hispanic 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.