Serving 366 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Fort Edward 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 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 366 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Fort Edward School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 3.1 square miles in Fort Edward, NY. The typical drive to the school ranges from 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 2.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fort Edward School's student population of 366 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
366 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Fort Edward School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fort Edward School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2847 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
85%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥80%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.7%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fort Edward School's ranking?
Fort Edward School is ranked #2847 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Fort Edward School often compared to?
Fort Edward Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Granville Junior-senior High School, Hartford Middle/high School, Whitehall Junior-senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fort Edward School?
The graduation rate of Fort Edward School is 80%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend Fort Edward School?
366 students attend Fort Edward School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Fort Edward School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fort Edward School?
Fort Edward School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Fort Edward School offer ?
Fort Edward School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Fort Edward School part of?
Fort Edward School is part of Fort Edward Union Free School District.
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