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Niskayuna Central School District

GreatSchools Rating: 8 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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1239 Van Antwerp Rd
Schenectady, NY 12309
Schenectady County
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PH: (518) 377-4666

  • Grades PK, 1-12
  • 4159 students
  • 8 schools

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 New York State Assessments

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

English Language Arts
 77% (2011)
The state average for English Language Arts was 56% in 2011.

Math
 80% (2011)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2011.

Source: NYSED, 2010-2011

Grade 4

English Language Arts
 76% (2011)
The state average for English Language Arts was 57% in 2011.

Math
 80% (2011)
The state average for Math was 67% in 2011.

Source: NYSED, 2010-2011

Grade 5

English Language Arts
 72% (2011)
The state average for English Language Arts was 54% in 2011.

Math
 81% (2011)
The state average for Math was 66% in 2011.

Source: NYSED, 2010-2011

Grade 6

English Language Arts
 79% (2011)
The state average for English Language Arts was 56% in 2011.

Math
 81% (2011)
The state average for Math was 63% in 2011.

Source: NYSED, 2010-2011

Grade 7

English Language Arts
 74% (2011)
The state average for English Language Arts was 48% in 2011.

Math
 87% (2011)
The state average for Math was 65% in 2011.

Source: NYSED, 2010-2011

Grade 8

English Language Arts
 72% (2011)
The state average for English Language Arts was 47% in 2011.

Math
 86% (2011)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2011.

Source: NYSED, 2010-2011

About the Tests

  • In 2010-2011 New York used the New York State Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English language arts and math, in grades 4 and 8 in science, and in grades 5 and 8 in social studies.
  • The results for English language arts and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles.
  • The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New York.
  • Please note that New York City district data is provided by the New York City Department of Education, whereas all other data is provided by the New York State Education Department.
  • The goal is for 90% of students to meet or exceed grade-level standards on the tests.

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 New York State Regents Exams

 
Scale: % passing

Algebra 2/Trigonometry
 89% (2010)
The state average for Algebra 2/Trigonometry was 65% in 2010.

Mathematics A
 91% (2009)
 99% (2008)
 99% (2007)
The state average for Mathematics A was 61% in 2009.

Mathematics B
 85% (2010)
 83% (2009)
 83% (2008)
 85% (2007)
The state average for Mathematics B was 61% in 2010.

English
 93% (2010)
 96% (2009)
 97% (2008)
 96% (2007)
The state average for English was 83% in 2010.

Living Environment
 99% (2010)
 98% (2009)
 98% (2008)
 98% (2007)
The state average for Living Environment was 79% in 2010.

Physics
 77% (2010)
 64% (2009)
 72% (2008)
 70% (2007)
The state average for Physics was 82% in 2010.

Chemistry
 88% (2010)
 85% (2009)
 83% (2008)
 83% (2007)
The state average for Chemistry was 73% in 2010.

Earth Science
 87% (2010)
 94% (2009)
 86% (2008)
 87% (2007)
The state average for Earth Science was 74% in 2010.

Integrated Algebra
 97% (2010)
 97% (2009)
 100% (2008)
The state average for Integrated Algebra was 72% in 2010.

Global History and Geography
 95% (2010)
 93% (2009)
 91% (2008)
The state average for Global History and Geography was 69% in 2010.

U.S. History and Government
 95% (2010)
 96% (2009)
 99% (2008)
The state average for U.S. History and Government was 83% in 2010.

Geometry
 99% (2010)
The state average for Geometry was 72% in 2010.

Source: NYSED, 2009-2010

 
About the Tests

  • In 2009-2010 New York used the New York State Regents Examinations to test high school students in English language arts, math, global history and geography, US history and government, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics and several foreign languages.
  • The results for English language arts, math, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics, global history and geography, US history and government are displayed in GreatSchools profiles.
  • Students must take at least five Regents Exams in order to graduate.
  • Scores of 65 and above are passing; scores of 55 and above earn credit toward a local diploma (with the approval of the local board of education).
  • The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

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 New York State Regents Exams by Subgroup

 
Scale: % passing


Algebra 2/TrigonometryThis District
All Students89%

Mathematics BThis District
All Students85%
Students without disabilities85%

EnglishThis District
All Students93%
Students with disabilities75%
Students without disabilities97%

Living EnvironmentThis District
All Students99%
Students with disabilities100%
Students without disabilities99%

PhysicsThis District
All Students77%

ChemistryThis District
All Students88%
Students with disabilities55%
Students without disabilities88%

Earth ScienceThis District
All Students87%
Students with disabilities83%
Students without disabilities88%

Integrated AlgebraThis District
All Students97%
Students with disabilities91%
Students without disabilities98%

Global History and GeographyThis District
All Students95%
Students with disabilities82%
Students without disabilities95%

U.S. History and GovernmentThis District
All Students95%
Students with disabilities71%
Students without disabilities97%

GeometryThis District
All Students99%
Source: NYSED, 2009-2010

 
About the Tests

  • In 2009-2010 New York used the New York State Regents Examinations to test high school students in English language arts, math, global history and geography, US history and government, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics and several foreign languages.
  • The results for English language arts, math, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics, global history and geography, US history and government are displayed in GreatSchools profiles.
  • Students must take at least five Regents Exams in order to graduate.
  • Scores of 65 and above are passing; scores of 55 and above earn credit toward a local diploma (with the approval of the local board of education).
  • The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

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 Teachers

 
Teacher Credentials
Information about this data
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Teachers with no valid teaching certificate2%5%
Teacher Experience
Information about this data
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Fewer than 3 years experience6%10%
Teacher Education Levels
Information about this data
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Master's degree and above17%33%
Average Class Size
Information about this data
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Elementary Grades2121
Grade 8 English2222
Grade 8 Math2222
Grade 8 Science2422
Grade 8 Social Studies2322
Grade 10 English2222
Grade 10 Math2021
Grade 10 Science2322
Grade 10 Social Studies2522

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic83%51%
Asian/Pacific Islander11%8%
Black, not Hispanic3%19%
Hispanic or Latino2%21%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
Student Subgroups
Information about this data
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program5%44%
Limited English proficient1%7%
Attendance
Information about this data
Source: NYSED, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Attendance rate96%93%
Graduation Rate
Information about this data
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
All Students95%76%
Female95%79%
Male94%71%
Black or African American80%61%
Hispanic or Latino82%59%
Asian or Native Hawaiian/other Pacific Islander86%81%
White96%86%
Students with disabilities85%56%
General-Education students96%79%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$13,191$16,387
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional61%70%
Student and staff support11%6%
Administration8%8%
Other expenditures19%16%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007

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