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 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,607 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 36% (versus the New York public school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 63% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
6 Schools
4,804 Schools
# Students
3,607 Students
2,526,085 Students
# Teachers
221 Teachers
215,006 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Amsterdam City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 84% has increased from 66% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#729 out of 788 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
62%
Graduation Rate
84%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.61
0.72
# American Indian Students
9 Students
18,588 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
42 Students
249,216 Students
% Asian Students
1%
10%
# Hispanic Students
1,765 Students
726,742 Students
% Hispanic Students
49%
29%
# Black Students
173 Students
408,333 Students
% Black Students
5%
16%
# White Students
1,399 Students
1,036,576 Students
% White Students
39%
41%
# Hawaiian Students
11 Students
6,065 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
208 Students
80,416 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
108
56,452
# Students in K Grade:
245
173,911
# Students in 1st Grade:
225
175,816
# Students in 2nd Grade:
266
179,820
# Students in 3rd Grade:
271
179,541
# Students in 4th Grade:
232
182,709
# Students in 5th Grade:
266
184,133
# Students in 6th Grade:
261
186,473
# Students in 7th Grade:
286
191,045
# Students in 8th Grade:
283
194,721
# Students in 9th Grade:
293
208,652
# Students in 10th Grade:
248
198,832
# Students in 11th Grade:
292
188,822
# Students in 12th Grade:
289
188,400
# Ungraded Students:
42
36,758
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,007 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,092. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,130 is less than the state median of $31,961. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$83 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$87 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,007
$31,092
Spending / Student
$24,130
$31,961
Best Amsterdam City School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Amsterdam High School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
140 Saratoga Ave
Amsterdam, NY 12010
(518) 843-4932
Amsterdam, NY 12010
(518) 843-4932
Grades: 9-12
| 1,151 students
Rank: #22.
William H Barkley Microsociety
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
66 Destefano St
Amsterdam, NY 12010
(518) 843-1850
Amsterdam, NY 12010
(518) 843-1850
Grades: PK-5
| 293 students
Rank: #33.
Marie Curie Institute Of Engineering And Communication
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9 Brice St
Amsterdam, NY 12010
(518) 843-2871
Amsterdam, NY 12010
(518) 843-2871
Grades: PK-5
| 419 students
Rank: #44.
William B Tecler Arts In Education
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
210 Northern Blvd
Amsterdam, NY 12010
(518) 843-4805
Amsterdam, NY 12010
(518) 843-4805
Grades: PK-5
| 425 students
Rank: #55.
Raphael J Mcnulty For Intern Studies & Literacy
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
60 Brandt Pl
Amsterdam, NY 12010
(518) 843-4773
Amsterdam, NY 12010
(518) 843-4773
Grades: PK-5
| 479 students
Rank: #66.
Wilbur H Lynch Literacy Academy
(Math: 9% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
55 Brandt Pl
Amsterdam, NY 12010
(518) 843-3716
Amsterdam, NY 12010
(518) 843-3716
Grades: 6-8
| 840 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Amsterdam City School District?
Amsterdam City School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,607 students.
What is the rank of Amsterdam City School District?
Amsterdam City School District is ranked #726 out of 786 school districts in New York (bottom 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: 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?
49% of Amsterdam City School District students are Hispanic, 39% 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 16:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 12:1.
What is Amsterdam City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,130 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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