Fonda-fultonville Central School District, NY

Original Research by School Decision on Fonda-fultonville Central School District

Fonda-Fultonville Central School District serves a rural region of Montgomery County across a cluster of small towns including Fonda, Fultonville, Amsterdam, and Johnstown. The district enrolls students from pre-kindergarten through grade twelve and operates three schools: a K-4 building, a 5-8 school, and a senior high school. The student body is predominantly white, with a modest Hispanic population and small numbers of Asian, Black, and multiracial students.

Math proficiency across the district shows relative strength, ranging from the mid-60s to mid-70s across grades three through eight on the state assessment, with sixth grade reaching the upper range. English language arts proficiency is notably lower, hovering in the mid-40s to low-60s across grades three through eight. Fifth-grade science proficiency sits near the midpoint at about half of students meeting the standard, while eighth-grade science performance improves substantially. This pattern suggests stronger foundational skills in numeracy than literacy, a gap that parents considering the district may want to explore further with school administrators regarding instructional approaches and support services.

Among Montgomery County's five districts, Fonda-Fultonville ranks in the top quartile for overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades, a meaningful distinction in this county context. The district reports a chronic absenteeism rate that sits above the county's midpoint, which is a factor worth monitoring. Per-pupil spending falls in the middle range, slightly below county median, positioning the district as fiscally conservative without being a low-spending outlier.

The community surrounding the district is rural and economically modest. Housing values center in the low-to-mid range for the region, with modest recent appreciation, and rental costs remain affordable relative to median household income. The area's unemployment rate tracks near the national average, and median household income aligns with the national median.

A significant recent change positions the district as family-friendly on food costs: all students now receive free breakfast and lunch through federal Community Eligibility, eliminating a household expense that was not universal just a few years ago. The district has also maintained tax discipline, holding annual tax levy increases at or below the state-mandated cap across multiple years while regularly winning voter approval by comfortable margins, a pattern that suggests predictable property tax growth and community confidence in school leadership. Voters have twice approved capital reserves and infrastructure projects aimed at modernizing facilities without triggering sharp, one-time tax jumps.

The district completed a rebranding from its longtime Native American mascot to the Valley Hawks, a shift driven by 2022 state mandate and finalized in the 2024-25 school year. This reflects the district's compliance with evolving state policy and is a visible change families will encounter in athletics, buildings, and school identity.

No state-level graduation rate data was reported, which may reflect timing of data availability or reporting thresholds. The district's special education and English learner enrollment counts were not available from the sources provided. A parent considering the district would gain clarity by contacting schools directly about support services for students with identified needs, as these data gaps leave some questions about specialized program capacity unanswered.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

1,291

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 6%

Black 0%

White 90%

Asian 0%

Two+ 3%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr EOC

77%

—

Gr 3

38%

50%

Gr 4

27%

70%

Gr 5

44%

78%

Gr 6

36%

69%

Gr 7

33%

54%

Gr 8

45%

49%

Math

Gr EOC

100%

—

Gr 3

58%

67%

Gr 4

48%

78%

Gr 5

39%

80%

Gr 6

55%

87%

Gr 7

45%

80%

Gr 8

64%

77%

Science

Gr EOC

87%

—

Gr 5

39%

54%

Gr 8

64%

71%

Social studies

Gr EOC

76%

—

Schools in this District

3 schools are officially reported under this district.

FONDA-FULTONVILLE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

FONDA-FULTONVILLE K-4 SCHOOL

FONDA-FULTONVILLE 5-8 SCHOOL

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

6 grades reported

63%

Grade 3

68%

Grade 4

63%

Grade 5

75%

Grade 6

71%

Grade 7

71%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

44%

Grade 3

55%

Grade 4

64%

Grade 5

58%

Grade 6

48%

Grade 7

48%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

48%

Grade 5

68%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$235,105

Year-over-year change+3.7%

Range across 11 ZIP codes$169K to $277K

vs. state typical0.46x

vs. national typical0.64x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (11 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
12072	Fultonville	$239K	+3.8%	40.3%
12068	Fonda	$223K	+2.5%	21.8%
12010	Amsterdam	$239K	+3.3%	13.5%
12066	Esperance	$277K	+6.0%	8.9%
12166	Sprakers	$225K	+5.7%	8.1%
12095	Johnstown	$198K	+2.2%	5.4%
12070	Fort Johnson	$226K	+1.6%	0.7%
12177	Tribes Hill	$209K	+4.7%	0.4%
13339	Fort Plain	$169K	-1.1%	0.3%
13428	Palatine Bridge	$190K	-1.8%	0.1%
13317	Canajoharie	$181K	+2.4%	0.1%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$1,232/mo

Range across 2 ZIP codes$967 to $1,338/mo

ZIP code rents (2 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
12010	Amsterdam	$1,338	—	13.5%
12095	Johnstown	$967	—	5.4%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$1,186/mo

Home price / national median income2.8x

Annual rent / national median income17.6%

Rent exceeds est. mortgage by$45/mo

Comparison

State typical home value$510,449 (+5.0% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

Data Currently Unavailable

Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

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