Glendaal School

774 Sacandaga Rd
Schenectady, NY 12302
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 190 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Glendaal School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (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 5% 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: 190 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : Top 20% in NY
  • : 75-79% (Top 30%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Glendaal School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

School Overview

Glendaal School's student population of 190 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
190 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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School Rankings

Glendaal School ranks within the top 20% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Glendaal School is 0.10, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NY)
#686 out of 4093 schools
(Top 20%)
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75-79%
55%
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80-84%
62%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Glendaal School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
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Hispanic
3%
29%
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Black
2%
16%
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White
95%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
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0.10
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Glendaal School's ranking?
Glendaal School is ranked #686 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Glendaal School often compared to?
Glendaal Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pine Bush Elementary School, Birchwood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Glendaal School?
190 students attend Glendaal School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Glendaal School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Glendaal School?
Glendaal School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Glendaal School offer ?
Glendaal School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Glendaal School part of?
Glendaal School is part of Scotia-Glenville Central School District.

School Reviews

2   12/28/2015
This school has some serious issues with confidentiality. The office staff finds it appropriate to discuss your family's decisions regarding your children with other parents.
- Posted by Parent - jenni

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 190 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 75-79% (Top 30%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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