Serving 276 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Thomas S O'brien Of Science & Technology 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 40-44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 276 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Thomas S O'brien Of Science & Technology ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Thomas S O'brien Of Science & Technology's student population of 276 students has declined by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
276 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Thomas S O'brien Of Science & Technology 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 Thomas S O'brien Of Science & Technology is 0.73, which is more 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
#3403 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
23%
10%
Hispanic
13%
29%
Black
43%
16%
White
11%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
1%
5%
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 Thomas S O'brien Of Science & Technology's ranking?
Thomas S O'brien Of Science & Technology is ranked #3403 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Thomas S O'brien Of Science & Technology often compared to?
Thomas S O'brien Of Science & Technologyis often viewed alongside schools like Albany School Of Humanities, Montessori Magnet School, Delaware Community School by visitors of our site.
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 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Thomas S O'brien Of Science & Technology?
276 students attend Thomas S O'brien Of Science & Technology.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Thomas S O'brien Of Science & Technology students are Black, 23% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thomas S O'brien Of Science & Technology?
Thomas S O'brien Of Science & Technology has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Thomas S O'brien Of Science & Technology offer ?
Thomas S O'brien Of Science & Technology offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Thomas S O'brien Of Science & Technology part of?
Thomas S O'brien Of Science & Technology is part of Albany City School District.
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