Johnstown City School District
For the 2021 school year, there are 5 public schools in Johnstown City School District, serving 1,630 students. Johnstown City School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in New York.
Public schools in Johnstown City School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the New York public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 54% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
The top ranked public schools in Johnstown City School District are Johnstown Senior High School, Glebe Street Elementary School and Knox Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is more than the New York public school average of 13:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Johnstown City School District |
| School District Website | http://www.johnstownschools.org |
| School District Phone Number | (518) 762-4611 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (NY) |
| # of Schools | 5 Schools | 4,797 Schools |
| # of Students | 1,630 Students | 2,697,340 Students |
| # of Teachers | 117 Teachers | 204,832 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 |
District Comparison
Johnstown 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 2017-2018 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 75-79% has increased from 70-74% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (NY) |
Overall Testing Rank | #645 out of 787 school districts (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 42% | 52% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 42% | 52% |
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Graduation Rate | 75-79% | 82% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score | 0.15 | 0.71 |
| # of American Indian Students | 3 Students | 18,915 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of Asian Students | 15 Students | 250,784 Students |
| % Asian Students | 1% | 9% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 58 Students | 726,968 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 4% | 27% |
| # of Black Students | 13 Students | 462,099 Students |
| % Black Students | 1% | 17% |
| # of White Students | 1,499 Students | 1,167,330 Students |
| % White Students | 92% | 43% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 4 Students | 6,859 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 38 Students | 64,385 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 2% | 3% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 72 | 51,929 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 122 | 192,603 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 131 | 196,765 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 89 | 197,986 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 112 | 200,330 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 109 | 201,696 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 115 | 202,891 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 131 | 199,155 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 113 | 197,065 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 109 | 198,053 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 128 | 218,199 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 137 | 211,573 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 113 | 194,547 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 133 | 193,423 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | 16 | 41,125 |
Fiscal Data Comparison
The revenue/student of $19,198 in this school district is less than the state median of $36,800. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,688 is less than the state median of $35,944. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (NY) |
| Total Revenue | $31 MM | $34 MM |
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| Spending | $39 MM | $33 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $19,198 | $36,800 |
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| Revenue / Student | $23,688 | $35,944 |
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Johnstown City School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Johnstown Senior High School Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%Rank:9/Top 20%1 Sir Bills Circle10
Johnstown, NY 12095
(518) 762-4661
Grades: 9-12 | 519 students
- Glebe Street Elementary School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:5/Bottom 50%502 Glebe St10
Johnstown, NY 12095
(518) 762-3714
Grades: 1-3 | 203 students
- Knox Junior High School Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:2/Bottom 50%400 S Perry St10
Johnstown, NY 12095
(518) 762-3711
Grades: 7-9 | 225 students
- Warren Street School Math: 29% | Reading: 24%Rank:2/Bottom 50%110 Warren St10
Johnstown, NY 12095
(518) 762-3715
Grades: 4-6 | 358 students
- Pleasant Avenue School235 Pleasant Ave
Johnstown, NY 12095
(518) 762-8610
Grades: PK-3 | 325 students
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