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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 5 public elementary schools serving 2,471 students in Amsterdam City School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in New York.
Public Elementary Schools in Amsterdam City School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
6 Schools
3,696 Schools
# Students
3,663 Students
1,741,320 Students
# Teachers
250 Teachers
154,100 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.
Overall District Rank
#989 out of 1017 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
78%
Graduation Rate
85%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)61.7%
34.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
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%
16%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% White
36%
38%
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.
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 Elementary Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
William B Tecler Arts In Education
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
210 Northern Blvd
Amsterdam, NY 12010
(518) 843-4805
Amsterdam, NY 12010
(518) 843-4805
Gr: PK-5 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Marie Curie Institute Of Engineering And Communication
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9 Brice St
Amsterdam, NY 12010
(518) 843-2871
Amsterdam, NY 12010
(518) 843-2871
Gr: PK-5 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #33.
William H Barkley Microsociety
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
66 Destefano St
Amsterdam, NY 12010
(518) 843-1850
Amsterdam, NY 12010
(518) 843-1850
Gr: PK-5 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #44.
Wilbur H Lynch Literacy Academy
(Math: 12% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
55 Brandt Pl
Amsterdam, NY 12010
(518) 843-3716
Amsterdam, NY 12010
(518) 843-3716
Gr: 6-8 | 772 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #55.
Raphael J Mcnulty Academy For Intern Studies & Literacy
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
60 Brandt Pl
Amsterdam, NY 12010
(518) 843-4773
Amsterdam, NY 12010
(518) 843-4773
Gr: PK-5 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
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