Amsterdam City School District

140 Saratoga Ave
Amsterdam, NY 12010-0670
(District boundaries shown in map)
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1/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Amsterdam City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,663 students in Amsterdam City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Amsterdam City School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
6 Schools
4,805 Schools
# Students
3,663 Students
2,500,885 Students
# Teachers
250 Teachers
218,084 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Amsterdam City School District, which is ranked #983 of all 1,007 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has increased from 68% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NY)
#989 out of 1017 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

22%
52%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

24%
49%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

52%
78%
85%
87.2%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
61.7%
34.8%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.60
0.73

Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
10%

Showing 2010–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

% Hispanic
52%
31%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
5%
15%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

% White
36%
39%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $27,985 in this school district is less than the state median of $34,989. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,549 is less than the state median of $36,024. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NY)
Total Revenue
$103 MM
$87,503 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$94 MM
$90,091 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$27,985
$34,989

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$25,549
$36,024

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Amsterdam City School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Amsterdam High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
140 Saratoga Ave
Amsterdam, NY 12010
(518) 843-4932
Gr: 9-12 | 1,192 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
William B Tecler Arts In Education
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
210 Northern Blvd
Amsterdam, NY 12010
(518) 843-4805
Gr: PK-5 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
Marie Curie Institute Of Engineering And Communication
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
9 Brice St
Amsterdam, NY 12010
(518) 843-2871
Gr: PK-5 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #44.
William H Barkley Microsociety
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
66 Destefano St
Amsterdam, NY 12010
(518) 843-1850
Gr: PK-5 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #55.
Wilbur H Lynch Literacy Academy
(Math: 12% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
55 Brandt Pl
Amsterdam, NY 12010
(518) 843-3716
Gr: 6-8 | 772 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #66.
Raphael J Mcnulty Academy For Intern Studies & Literacy
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
60 Brandt Pl
Amsterdam, NY 12010
(518) 843-4773
Gr: PK-5 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 76%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Amsterdam City School District?
Amsterdam City School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,663 students.
What is the rank of Amsterdam City School District?
Amsterdam City School District is ranked #983 out of 1,007 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Amsterdam City School District?
52% of Amsterdam City School District students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Amsterdam City School District?
Amsterdam City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Amsterdam City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,549 is less than the state median of $36,024. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,663 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : 85% (Top 50% in NY)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 52% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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