Top Rankings
Menands Union Free School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public school serving 305 students in Menands Union Free School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public School in Menands Union Free School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public school average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
1 School
4,804 Schools
# Students
305 Students
2,526,085 Students
# Teachers
29 Teachers
215,006 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Menands Union Free School District, which is ranked #596 of all 1,019 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#598 out of 1020 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
78%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.73
0.72
# American Indian Students
1 Student
18,588 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
75 Students
249,216 Students
% Asian Students
25%
10%
# Hispanic Students
25 Students
726,742 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
29%
# Black Students
118 Students
408,333 Students
% Black Students
39%
16%
# White Students
73 Students
1,036,576 Students
% White Students
24%
41%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
6,065 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
13 Students
80,416 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
56,452
# Students in K Grade:
38
173,911
# Students in 1st Grade:
38
175,816
# Students in 2nd Grade:
46
179,820
# Students in 3rd Grade:
38
179,541
# Students in 4th Grade:
29
182,709
# Students in 5th Grade:
30
184,133
# Students in 6th Grade:
22
186,473
# Students in 7th Grade:
34
191,045
# Students in 8th Grade:
30
194,721
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
208,652
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
198,832
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
188,822
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
188,400
# Ungraded Students:
-
36,758
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $31,633 is higher than the state median of $31,092. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $30,705 is less than the state median of $31,961. The school district spending/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$31,633
$31,092
Spending / Student
$30,705
$31,961
Best Menands Union Free School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Menands School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
19 Wards Ln
Albany, NY 12204
(518) 465-4561
Albany, NY 12204
(518) 465-4561
Grades: K-8
| 305 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Menands Union Free School District?
Menands Union Free School District manages 1 public schools serving 305 students.
What is the rank of Menands Union Free School District?
Menands Union Free School District is ranked #596 out of 1,019 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Menands Union Free School District?
39% of Menands Union Free School District students are Black, 25% of students are Asian, 24% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Menands Union Free School District?
Menands Union Free School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 12:1.
What is Menands Union Free School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $30,705 is less than the state median of $31,961. The school district spending/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
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