Serving 349 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Glencliff School ranks in the top 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 60-64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 349 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Glencliff School's student population of 349 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
349 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Glencliff School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Glencliff School is 0.54, 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
#1506 out of 4093 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
11%
10%
Hispanic
8%
29%
Black
8%
16%
White
66%
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
21%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
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 Glencliff School's ranking?
Glencliff School is ranked #1506 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Glencliff School?
349 students attend Glencliff School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Glencliff School students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Glencliff School?
Glencliff School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Glencliff School offer ?
Glencliff School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Glencliff School part of?
Glencliff School is part of Niskayuna Central School District.
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