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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%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 282 students in Menands Union Free School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New York.
Public School in Menands Union Free School District have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
1 School
4,805 Schools
# Students
282 Students
2,500,885 Students
# Teachers
34 Teachers
218,084 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Menands Union Free School District, which is ranked #451 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 PS% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#426 out of 1017 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
78%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)19.8%
34.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.73
0.73
Showing 2014–2023. View full 35-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
29%
10%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 35-year historical data
% Hispanic
8%
31%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 35-year historical data
% Black
34%
15%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 35-year historical data
% White
26%
39%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 35-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $40,688 is higher than the state median of $34,989. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $38,947 is higher than the state median of $36,024. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$87,503 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$11 MM
$90,091 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$40,688
$34,989
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$38,947
$36,024
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Menands Union Free School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Menands School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
19 Wards Ln
Albany, NY 12204
(518) 465-4561
Albany, NY 12204
(518) 465-4561
Gr: PK-8 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Menands Union Free School District?
Menands Union Free School District manages 1 public schools serving 282 students.
What is the rank of Menands Union Free School District?
Menands Union Free School District is ranked #451 out of 1,007 school districts in New York (top 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 Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Menands Union Free School District?
34% of Menands Union Free School District students are Black, 29% of students are Asian, 26% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 3% 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 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Menands Union Free School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $38,947 is higher than the state median of $36,024. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
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