Serving 134 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Van Schaick Island School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 134 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Van Schaick Island School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Van Schaick Island School's student population of 134 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
134 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Van Schaick Island School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Van Schaick Island School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2110 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
16%
29%
Black
11%
16%
White
60%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Van Schaick Island School's ranking?
Van Schaick Island School is ranked #2110 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Van Schaick Island School?
134 students attend Van Schaick Island School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Van Schaick Island School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Van Schaick Island School?
Van Schaick Island School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Van Schaick Island School offer ?
Van Schaick Island School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Van Schaick Island School part of?
Van Schaick Island School is part of Cohoes City School District.
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