Serving 273 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Arbor Hill Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 273 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Arbor Hill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Arbor Hill Elementary School's student population of 273 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
273 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Arbor Hill Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Arbor Hill Elementary School is 0.56, 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
#4282 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
10%
Hispanic
20%
29%
Black
63%
16%
White
5%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arbor Hill Elementary School's ranking?
Arbor Hill Elementary School is ranked #4282 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Arbor Hill Elementary School often compared to?
Arbor Hill Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Delaware Community School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Arbor Hill Elementary School?
273 students attend Arbor Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Arbor Hill Elementary School students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Arbor Hill Elementary School?
Arbor Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Arbor Hill Elementary School offer ?
Arbor Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Arbor Hill Elementary School part of?
Arbor Hill Elementary School is part of Albany City School District.
In what neighborhood is Arbor Hill Elementary School located?
Arbor Hill Elementary School is located in the Arbor Hill neighborhood of Albany, NY.
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