Top Rankings
Niskayuna Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,216 students in Niskayuna Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Niskayuna Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New York public school average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
8 Schools
4,804 Schools
# Students
4,216 Students
2,526,085 Students
# Teachers
339 Teachers
215,006 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Niskayuna Central School District, which is ranked #135 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.
The school district's graduation rate of 98% has increased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#135 out of 1020 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
78%
Graduation Rate
98%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.72
# American Indian Students
11 Students
18,588 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
701 Students
249,216 Students
% Asian Students
17%
10%
# Hispanic Students
297 Students
726,742 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
29%
# Black Students
218 Students
408,333 Students
% Black Students
5%
16%
# White Students
2,751 Students
1,036,576 Students
% White Students
65%
41%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
6,065 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
233 Students
80,416 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
56,452
# Students in K Grade:
274
173,911
# Students in 1st Grade:
271
175,816
# Students in 2nd Grade:
348
179,820
# Students in 3rd Grade:
318
179,541
# Students in 4th Grade:
342
182,709
# Students in 5th Grade:
346
184,133
# Students in 6th Grade:
330
186,473
# Students in 7th Grade:
315
191,045
# Students in 8th Grade:
325
194,721
# Students in 9th Grade:
342
208,652
# Students in 10th Grade:
337
198,832
# Students in 11th Grade:
334
188,822
# Students in 12th Grade:
308
188,400
# Ungraded Students:
26
36,758
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,198 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 $19,244 is less than the state median of $31,961. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$89 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$81 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,198
$31,092
Spending / Student
$19,244
$31,961
Best Niskayuna Central School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Niskayuna High School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1626 Balltown Rd
Schenectady, NY 12309
(518) 382-2511
Schenectady, NY 12309
(518) 382-2511
Grades: 9-12
| 1,334 students
Rank: #22.
Birchwood Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
897 Birchwood Ln
Schenectady, NY 12309
(518) 344-2910
Schenectady, NY 12309
(518) 344-2910
Grades: K-5
| 392 students
Rank: #33.
Rosendale School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2445 Rosendale Rd
Schenectady, NY 12309
(518) 377-3123
Schenectady, NY 12309
(518) 377-3123
Grades: K-5
| 397 students
Rank: #44.
Hillside School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1100 Cornelius Ave
Schenectady, NY 12309
(518) 377-1856
Schenectady, NY 12309
(518) 377-1856
Grades: K-5
| 391 students
Rank: #55.
Iroquois Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2495 Rosendale Rd
Schenectady, NY 12309
(518) 377-2233
Schenectady, NY 12309
(518) 377-2233
Grades: 6-8
| 557 students
Rank: #66.
Van Antwerp Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2253 Story Ave
Schenectady, NY 12309
(518) 370-1243
Schenectady, NY 12309
(518) 370-1243
Grades: 6-8
| 421 students
Rank: #77.
Glencliff School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
961 Riverview Rd
Rexford, NY 12148
(518) 399-2323
Rexford, NY 12148
(518) 399-2323
Grades: K-5
| 349 students
Rank: #88.
Craig Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2566 Balltown Rd
Schenectady, NY 12309
(518) 377-0156
Schenectady, NY 12309
(518) 377-0156
Grades: K-5
| 375 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Niskayuna Central School District?
Niskayuna Central School District manages 8 public schools serving 4,216 students.
What is the rank of Niskayuna Central School District?
Niskayuna Central School District is ranked #135 out of 1,019 school districts in New York (top 20%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Niskayuna Central School District?
65% of Niskayuna Central School District students are White, 17% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Niskayuna Central School District?
Niskayuna Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 12:1.
What is Niskayuna Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,244 is less than the state median of $31,961. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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