Philip J Schuyler Achievement Academy
Rank
: 1/
Bottom 50%10
Tel:
(518) 475-6700
Philip J Schuyler Achievement Academy serves 278 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Philip J Schuyler Achievement Academy placed 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%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the New York state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
Philip J Schuyler Achievement Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Philip J Schuyler Achievement Academy's student population of 278 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 278 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 23 teachers |
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School Comparison
Philip J Schuyler Achievement Academy is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 4,239 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Philip J Schuyler Achievement Academy is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
Overall Testing Rank | #4166 out of 4239 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 10-14% | 52% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 10-14% | 52% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 6% | 9% |
| Hispanic | 18% | 27% |
| Black | 54% | 17% |
| White | 7% | 43% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 14% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.65 | 0.71 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 59% | 51% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15) | 1% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Albany City School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Philip J Schuyler Achievement Academy is Albany High School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Onondaga Cnty Sheriff's Dept (0.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Brighter Choice Charter School For Boys (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Albany Albany High School Math: 81% | Reading: 92%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 9-12 | 2,624 students10
0.4 miles
700 Washington Ave
Albany, NY 12203
(518) 475-6200 0.4 9-12 2,624 - Albany Brighter Choice Charter School For Boys Charter School Grades: K-5 | 319 students
0.4 miles
116 N Lake Ave
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 694-8200 0.4 K-5 319 - Albany Brighter Choice Charter School For Girls Charter School Grades: K-5 | 338 students
0.4 miles
250 Central Ave
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 694-4100 0.4 K-5 338 - Albany Henry Johnson Charter School Charter School Grades: K-4 | 365 students
0.6 miles
30 Watervliet Ave
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 432-4300 0.6 K-4 365 - Albany Onondaga Cnty Sheriff's Dept Alternative School Grades: 7-12 | 56 students
0.6 miles
555 So State St
Albany, NY 12211
(315) 435-3044 0.6 7-12 56
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