Serving 286 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Philip J Schuyler Achievement Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 286 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Philip J Schuyler Achievement Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Philip J Schuyler Achievement Academy's student population of 286 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
286 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Philip J Schuyler Achievement Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Philip J Schuyler Achievement Academy is 0.71, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3709 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
10%
10%
Hispanic
25%
29%
Black
46%
16%
White
6%
41%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Philip J Schuyler Achievement Academy's ranking?
Philip J Schuyler Achievement Academy is ranked #3709 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Philip J Schuyler Achievement Academy?
286 students attend Philip J Schuyler Achievement Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Philip J Schuyler Achievement Academy students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Asian, 6% of students are White, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Philip J Schuyler Achievement Academy?
Philip J Schuyler Achievement Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Philip J Schuyler Achievement Academy offer ?
Philip J Schuyler Achievement Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Philip J Schuyler Achievement Academy part of?
Philip J Schuyler Achievement Academy is part of Albany City School District.
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