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Philip J Schuyler Achievement Academy

Public | PK-5 | 320 students

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4 stars

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Posted July 20, 2012

My child has been a student at this school for 3 years, We have been trying to get him out of the school for many reasons. First being the other student and the poor parenting households they come from. Second the lack of leadership, this school year there was 3 different principals and no one had a clue what was going on. Third Most of the staff seemed just a ghetto as the parents that bought there children there. This school offers no recreational activities for the students what so ever. I must say there was a few dedicated teachers but the majority seemed not to care because the parents of the students did not care. I feel my child has lost a tremendous amount of precious time in that school, and I hope to gain a better quality education for him at another school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 29, 2009

All of the teachers ,aids, and the principal are great. If your child having a problem in any areas they take full action to help there students so that can sucessfull. Mrs Davis is the principal and she is a blessing to me, and the parents that lives in the area. You can talk to her about any thing so i highly suggest this school to all parents. Mrs.Boatright God Bless.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 15, 2007

my daughter went s.a.a. fourth&fifth grade she loved the staff and was a honor roll student.she misses everyone there.she now is in middle school at myers middle school.she is still a honor roll student.this child did very well in both the orginal schuyler & s.a.a. your children should do well at schuyler achievement academy.the principal at this school is wonderful she cares for all her pupils keep up the good work mrs.davis & staff
—Submitted by bonnye parker, a parent


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The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 56% in 2012.

52 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
19%

2011

 
 
17%
Math

The state average for Math was 61% in 2012.

51 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
24%

2011

 
 
18%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New York used the New York State Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English language arts and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The results for English language arts and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles and the science results will be added when they are released in the Fall of 2013. 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. The goal is for 90% of students to meet or exceed grade-level standards on the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 59% in 2012.

45 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
18%

2011

 
 
15%
Math

The state average for Math was 69% in 2012.

45 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
40%

2011

 
 
37%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2011.

48 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
83%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New York used the New York State Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English language arts and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The results for English language arts and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles and the science results will be added when they are released in the Fall of 2013. 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. The goal is for 90% of students to meet or exceed grade-level standards on the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 58% in 2012.

36 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
22%

2011

 
 
29%
Math

The state average for Math was 67% in 2012.

38 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
29%

2011

 
 
25%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New York used the New York State Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English language arts and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The results for English language arts and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles and the science results will be added when they are released in the Fall of 2013. 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. The goal is for 90% of students to meet or exceed grade-level standards on the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

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GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 71% 19%
Hispanic 15% 21%
White 12% 51%
Asian/Pacific Islander 3% 8%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 84%N/A44%
Limited English proficient 9%N/A7%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Fewer than 3 years experience 4%N/A10%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree and above 0%N/A33%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Teachers with no valid teaching certificate 2%N/A5%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008
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676 Clinton Ave
Albany, NY 12206
Phone: (518) 475-6700

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