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Alden Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,497 students in Alden Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Alden Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the New York public school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 63% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the New York public school average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
4 Schools
4,804 Schools
# Students
1,497 Students
2,526,085 Students
# Teachers
124 Teachers
215,006 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Alden Central School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 786 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#310 out of 788 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
62%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.09
0.72
# American Indian Students
10 Students
18,588 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
7 Students
249,216 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
10%
# Hispanic Students
22 Students
726,742 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
29%
# Black Students
8 Students
408,333 Students
% Black Students
1%
16%
# White Students
1,429 Students
1,036,576 Students
% White Students
95%
41%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
6,065 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
20 Students
80,416 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
56,452
# Students in K Grade:
94
173,911
# Students in 1st Grade:
92
175,816
# Students in 2nd Grade:
134
179,820
# Students in 3rd Grade:
95
179,541
# Students in 4th Grade:
131
182,709
# Students in 5th Grade:
94
184,133
# Students in 6th Grade:
121
186,473
# Students in 7th Grade:
111
191,045
# Students in 8th Grade:
107
194,721
# Students in 9th Grade:
134
208,652
# Students in 10th Grade:
131
198,832
# Students in 11th Grade:
126
188,822
# Students in 12th Grade:
114
188,400
# Ungraded Students:
13
36,758
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,961 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,092. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,093 is less than the state median of $31,961. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$36 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$42 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,961
$31,092
Spending / Student
$28,093
$31,961
Best Alden Central School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Alden Senior High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
13190 Park St
Alden, NY 14004
(716) 937-9116
Alden, NY 14004
(716) 937-9116
Grades: 9-12
| 508 students
Rank: #22.
Alden Primary At Townline
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11197 Broadway
Alden, NY 14004
(716) 937-9116
Alden, NY 14004
(716) 937-9116
Grades: K-2
| 320 students
Rank: #33.
Alden Intermediate School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1648 Crittenden Rd
Alden, NY 14004
(716) 937-9116
Alden, NY 14004
(716) 937-9116
Grades: 3-5
| 320 students
Rank: #44.
Alden Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
13250 Park St
Alden, NY 14004
(716) 937-9116
Alden, NY 14004
(716) 937-9116
Grades: 6-8
| 349 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Alden Central School District?
Alden Central School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,497 students.
What is the rank of Alden Central School District?
Alden Central School District is ranked #321 out of 786 school districts in New York (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Alden Central School District?
95% of Alden Central School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Alden Central School District?
Alden Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 12:1.
What is Alden Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $28,093 is less than the state median of $31,961. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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