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Schenectady City School District

GreatSchools Rating: 3 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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108 Education Dr
Schenectady, NY 12303
Schenectady County
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PH: (518) 370-8100

  • Grades PK-12
  • 9703 students
  • 19 schools

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 New York State Assessments

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

English Language Arts
 37% (2011)
The state average for English Language Arts was 56% in 2011.

Math
 42% (2011)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2011.

Source: NYSED, 2010-2011

Grade 4

English Language Arts
 35% (2011)
The state average for English Language Arts was 57% in 2011.

Math
 46% (2011)
The state average for Math was 67% in 2011.

Source: NYSED, 2010-2011

Grade 5

English Language Arts
 33% (2011)
The state average for English Language Arts was 54% in 2011.

Math
 44% (2011)
The state average for Math was 66% in 2011.

Source: NYSED, 2010-2011

Grade 6

English Language Arts
 35% (2011)
The state average for English Language Arts was 56% in 2011.

Math
 41% (2011)
The state average for Math was 63% in 2011.

Source: NYSED, 2010-2011

Grade 7

English Language Arts
 21% (2011)
The state average for English Language Arts was 48% in 2011.

Math
 36% (2011)
The state average for Math was 65% in 2011.

Source: NYSED, 2010-2011

Grade 8

English Language Arts
 22% (2011)
The state average for English Language Arts was 47% in 2011.

Math
 31% (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
 36% (2010)
The state average for Algebra 2/Trigonometry was 65% in 2010.

Mathematics A
 37% (2009)
 75% (2008)
 67% (2007)
The state average for Mathematics A was 61% in 2009.

Mathematics B
 16% (2010)
 48% (2009)
 49% (2008)
 50% (2007)
The state average for Mathematics B was 61% in 2010.

English
 66% (2010)
 67% (2009)
 72% (2008)
 64% (2007)
The state average for English was 83% in 2010.

Living Environment
 72% (2010)
 78% (2009)
 70% (2008)
 67% (2007)
The state average for Living Environment was 79% in 2010.

Physics
 57% (2010)
 72% (2009)
 71% (2008)
 62% (2007)
The state average for Physics was 82% in 2010.

Chemistry
 51% (2010)
 54% (2009)
 50% (2008)
 55% (2007)
The state average for Chemistry was 73% in 2010.

Earth Science
 59% (2010)
 63% (2009)
 57% (2008)
 66% (2007)
The state average for Earth Science was 74% in 2010.

Integrated Algebra
 58% (2010)
 53% (2009)
 53% (2008)
The state average for Integrated Algebra was 72% in 2010.

Global History and Geography
 45% (2010)
 50% (2009)
 47% (2008)
The state average for Global History and Geography was 69% in 2010.

U.S. History and Government
 77% (2010)
 69% (2009)
 76% (2008)
The state average for U.S. History and Government was 83% in 2010.

Geometry
 61% (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 Students36%

Mathematics BThis District
All Students16%

EnglishThis District
All Students66%
Students with disabilities16%
Students without disabilities76%

Living EnvironmentThis District
All Students72%
Students with disabilities43%
Students without disabilities76%

PhysicsThis District
All Students57%

ChemistryThis District
All Students51%
Students with disabilities40%
Students without disabilities52%

Earth ScienceThis District
All Students59%
Students with disabilities56%
Students without disabilities59%

Integrated AlgebraThis District
All Students58%
Students with disabilities18%
Students without disabilities64%

Global History and GeographyThis District
All Students45%
Students with disabilities17%
Students without disabilities49%

U.S. History and GovernmentThis District
All Students77%
Students with disabilities48%
Students without disabilities81%

GeometryThis District
All Students61%
Students with disabilities53%
Students without disabilities62%
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 certificate4%5%
Teacher Experience
Information about this data
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Fewer than 3 years experience13%10%
Teacher Education Levels
Information about this data
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Master's degree and above10%33%
Average Class Size
Information about this data
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Elementary Grades2221
Grade 8 English1922
Grade 8 Math1822
Grade 8 Science2122
Grade 8 Social Studies2022
Grade 10 English1822
Grade 10 Math1921
Grade 10 Science1822
Grade 10 Social Studies2022

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic38%51%
Black, not Hispanic34%19%
Hispanic or Latino14%21%
Asian/Pacific Islander13%8%
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 program61%44%
Limited English proficient3%7%
Attendance
Information about this data
Source: NYSED, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Attendance rate91%93%
Graduation Rate
Information about this data
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
All Students55%76%
Female59%79%
Male50%71%
Black or African American48%61%
Hispanic or Latino50%59%
White60%86%
Economically disadvantaged59%65%
Not economically disadvantaged50%80%
Students with disabilities38%56%
General-Education students58%79%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$13,412$16,387
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional75%70%
Student and staff support3%6%
Administration7%8%
Other expenditures14%16%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007

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