New Scotland Elementary School
Rank
: 3/
Bottom 50%10
Tel:
(518) 475-6775
New Scotland Elementary School serves 501 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
New Scotland Elementary School placed 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%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the New York state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
New Scotland Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
New Scotland Elementary School's student population of 501 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 501 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers |
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School Comparison
New Scotland Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 4,239 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of New Scotland Elementary School is 0.71, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
Overall Testing Rank | #3114 out of 4239 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 31% | 52% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 44% | 52% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 9% | 9% |
| Hispanic | 15% | 27% |
| Black | 20% | 17% |
| White | 47% | 43% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 9% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.71 | 0.71 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 26% | 51% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15) | 4% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Albany City School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to New Scotland Elementary School is Albany Leadership Charter High School For Girls (0.9 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Stephen And Harriet Myers Middle School (0.7 miles away)
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0.7 miles
100 Elbel Ct
Albany, NY 12209
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0.8 miles
108 Whitehall Rd
Albany, NY 12209
(518) 475-6575 0.8 PK-6 504 - Albany Albany Leadership Charter High School For Girls Charter School
Math: ≥90% | Reading: 80-89%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 9-12 | 360 students10
0.9 miles
19 Hackett Blvd
Albany, NY 12208
(518) 694-5300 0.9 9-12 360 - Albany Pine Hills Elementary School Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 377 students10
1.0 miles
41 N Allen St
Albany, NY 12203
(518) 475-6725 1 PK-5 377 - Albany Albany High School Math: 81% | Reading: 92%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 9-12 | 2,624 students10
1.1 miles
700 Washington Ave
Albany, NY 12203
(518) 475-6200 1.1 9-12 2,624
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