Top Rankings
South Colonie Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,800 students in South Colonie Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in South Colonie Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the New York public school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 63% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
8 Schools
4,804 Schools
# Students
4,800 Students
2,526,085 Students
# Teachers
327 Teachers
215,006 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
South Colonie Central School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 786 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has increased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#317 out of 788 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
62%
Graduation Rate
93%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.72
# American Indian Students
6 Students
18,588 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
551 Students
249,216 Students
% Asian Students
11%
10%
# Hispanic Students
457 Students
726,742 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
29%
# Black Students
430 Students
408,333 Students
% Black Students
9%
16%
# White Students
2,968 Students
1,036,576 Students
% White Students
62%
41%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
6,065 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
387 Students
80,416 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
127
56,452
# Students in K Grade:
318
173,911
# Students in 1st Grade:
322
175,816
# Students in 2nd Grade:
352
179,820
# Students in 3rd Grade:
332
179,541
# Students in 4th Grade:
317
182,709
# Students in 5th Grade:
359
184,133
# Students in 6th Grade:
374
186,473
# Students in 7th Grade:
370
191,045
# Students in 8th Grade:
335
194,721
# Students in 9th Grade:
409
208,652
# Students in 10th Grade:
367
198,832
# Students in 11th Grade:
375
188,822
# Students in 12th Grade:
379
188,400
# Ungraded Students:
64
36,758
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,430 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,092. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,621 is less than the state median of $31,961. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$108 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$109 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,430
$31,092
Spending / Student
$22,621
$31,961
Best South Colonie Central School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Colonie Central High School
(Math: 96% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Raider Blvd
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 459-1220
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 459-1220
Grades: 9-12
| 1,558 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Saddlewood Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 Loralee Dr
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 456-2608
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 456-2608
Grades: PK-4
| 410 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Shaker Road Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
512 Albany Shaker Rd
Albany, NY 12211
(518) 458-1440
Albany, NY 12211
(518) 458-1440
Grades: K-4
| 324 students
Rank: #44.
Veeder Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
25 Veeder Dr
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 869-4661
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 869-4661
Grades: K-4
| 409 students
Rank: #55.
Forest Park Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Forest Dr
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 869-3006
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 869-3006
Grades: K-4
| 291 students
Rank: #66.
Roessleville School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 California Ave
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 459-2157
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 459-2157
Grades: PK-4
| 345 students
Rank: #77.
Lisha Kill Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
68 Waterman Ave
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 456-2306
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 456-2306
Grades: 5-8
| 611 students
Rank: #88.
Sand Creek Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
329 Sand Creek Rd
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 459-1333
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 459-1333
Grades: 5-8
| 852 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to South Colonie Central School District?
South Colonie Central School District manages 8 public schools serving 4,800 students.
What is the rank of South Colonie Central School District?
South Colonie Central School District is ranked #320 out of 786 school districts in New York (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in South Colonie Central School District?
62% of South Colonie Central School District students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Colonie Central School District?
South Colonie Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 12:1.
What is South Colonie Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,621 is less than the state median of $31,961. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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