Greenville Central School District, NY

Original Research by School Decision on Greenville Central School District

Greenville Central School District serves a small student population spanning pre-K through grade twelve across three schools: Scott M Ellis Elementary School, Greenville Middle School, and Greenville High School. The district enrollment is modest and concentrated in the rural, predominantly white communities of Greene County in upstate New York, primarily in and around Greenville proper.

The district's student body is overwhelmingly white, with small populations of Hispanic, Black, Asian, and multiracial students. Free-or-reduced-price lunch data was not available, so the income profile of the student population cannot be assessed from the provided information. The district does not report counts or rates for students with individualized education plans or English learners, which is unusual and leaves a gap in understanding the population needing targeted support services.

State test results for 2024-25 show middling proficiency across mathematics and English language arts in the elementary and middle grades, positioning the district below the midpoint among Greene County's school districts on overall proficiency. In third grade, about half of students met the proficiency standard in math; fourth-grade math proficiency rose slightly above half. Fifth grade showed stronger results, with proficiency exceeding the median in both subjects. The picture darkens significantly in grades six through eight. Sixth-grade math proficiency dropped to roughly one-third of students, and by eighth grade, math proficiency fell to near one-fifth. English language arts showed a similar pattern, with grades six through eight all registering proficiency below forty percent. In both subjects, eighth-grade performance was substantially weaker than earlier grades. Science proficiency in fifth grade was roughly half; eighth-grade science proficiency was under thirty percent. One concern for parents is the sharp decline in achievement from the elementary to middle grades, particularly in mathematics and science, and a participation issue in eighth-grade science where only about half of students were tested.

The district does distinguish itself through a lasting academic feature: it is an International Baccalaureate World School, offering the IB Diploma Programme to grades eleven and twelve. Students may pursue the full diploma or individual subject certificates, and some colleges grant a full year of credit for successful IB Diploma completion. This represents a college-preparatory pathway that families weighing the district would find relevant, though no data on participation rates or student outcomes in the IB program is provided.

Housing values in the district's service area are modest relative to state benchmarks. The weighted home value across the district's zip codes sits below the state median, and affordability remains relatively accessible compared to statewide norms, though the current thirty-year mortgage rate and down-payment assumptions show that housing still requires substantial household income to acquire. The district's immediate communities are rural and stable, with modest year-over-year appreciation in home values.

The district is undertaking a multi-year facilities upgrade following a capital improvement referendum approved by voters in December 2022 with overwhelming support. State Education Department approval came in spring 2024, and construction began at the elementary school in summer 2024. This project addresses safety and facility needs across all buildings and represents a concrete, visible investment families considering the district would encounter during and after construction.

Chronic absenteeism in the district ranks in the top quartile among Greene County districts, meaning the district has better attendance than nearly all its neighbors in the county. This is a genuine strength and suggests strong community engagement or effective attendance practices.

Per-pupil spending sits in the lower range among county districts, even as the district faces rising property tax levies. The tentative 2026-27 budget showed a tax-levy increase in line with the state's allowable cap, driven by salary and benefits growth, special education, and transportation costs. This reflects ongoing fiscal pressure typical of rural districts with aging infrastructure and rising personnel costs.

A parent weighing Greenville should understand that the district offers a distinctive IB pathway at the high school level, manages strong attendance relative to its county peers, and is actively investing in physical infrastructure. The academic proficiency data, however, shows a notable middle-grade slump that warrants direct conversation with the district about remediation, teaching practices, and curriculum sequencing. The lack of reported data on students with special needs and English learners makes it difficult to assess whether the district's accountability extends clearly to those populations.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

1,111

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 2%

Black 1%

White 94%

Asian 0%

Two+ 2%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr EOC

70%

—

Gr 3

20%

50%

Gr 4

46%

64%

Gr 5

42%

82%

Gr 6

40%

50%

Gr 7

25%

42%

Gr 8

42%

Math

Gr EOC

49%

—

Gr 3

24%

58%

Gr 4

50%

55%

Gr 5

44%

69%

Gr 6

29%

39%

Gr 7

35%

64%

Gr 8

11%

25%

Science

Gr EOC

73%

—

Gr 5

39%

62%

Gr 8

13%

37%

Social studies

Gr EOC

75%

—

Schools in this District

3 schools are officially reported under this district.

SCOTT M ELLIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

GREENVILLE HIGH SCHOOL

GREENVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL

Academic Performance

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

Mathematics

6 grades reported

46%

Grade 3

53%

Grade 4

58%

Grade 5

35%

Grade 6

54%

Grade 7

19%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

39%

Grade 3

57%

Grade 4

64%

Grade 5

46%

Grade 6

36%

Grade 7

28%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

52%

Grade 5

26%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

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

Home Values

Typical home value$329,761

Year-over-year change+1.8%

Range across 17 ZIP codes$275K to $359K

vs. state typical0.65x

vs. national typical0.90x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (17 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
12083	Greenville	$319K	+1.1%	31.0%
12087	Hannacroix	$344K	-0.5%	10.8%
12147	Rensselaerville	$359K	+4.7%	10.6%
12120	Medusa	$336K	+3.5%	10.1%
12193	Westerlo	$319K	+1.9%	9.8%
12431	Freehold	$346K	+0.5%	7.2%
12058	Earlton	$342K	+2.3%	6.3%
12469	Preston Hollow	$287K	+5.4%	5.3%
12176	Surprise	$339K	-1.6%	3.8%
12042	Earlton	$329K	+0.6%	1.8%

Showing top 10 of 17 ZIP codes by land area weight

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$1,664/mo

Home price / national median income3.9x

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)

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