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Craig Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 384 students

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5 stars

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Posted December 22, 2012

Our girls have fallen in love with school because of Craig. It has a very positive learning atmosphere and expert teaching staff. Students always come first.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 22, 2012

My son goes to this school. I would say that this school goes above and beyond. They treat academics and students as their first priority. There is a strict no bulling policy. They are very in touch with student needs. Excellent.Great environment, wonderful principal.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 27, 2011

This is to update my earlier posting from February 20th, 2011. While we did experience numerous conflicts back then this matter has been brought to light to school administration and has calmed down substantially. The school itself and the teachers involved with my son have become very supportive and nurturing. So therefore I ask readers at this point to disregard my earlier negative posting. I am reinstating my recommendation for Craig School for your consideration as a great place to educate your child.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 7, 2009

Even before our son officially started at Craig he received speech therapy there and all I can say is they have the best special ed staff ever! All the wonderful and helpful people from the staff- the principle, the main office, the teachers and special education providers were always there for us when we needed them! They answered the million questions we had, they helped our son adapt and made us feel we have done the best thing when we chose this school! I cannot begin to describe how much we love this school! We were and still are treated as a family and I would never forget the help we were offered at the school when we needed it the most! God Bless you all, you are amazing teachers, educators, friends and most of all genuine
—Submitted by 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.

76 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
62%
Math

The state average for Math was 61% in 2012.

77 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
71%
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.

68 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
72%
Math

The state average for Math was 69% in 2012.

68 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
77%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2011.

66 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
99%
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.

66 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
59%
Math

The state average for Math was 67% in 2012.

66 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
70%
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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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 76% 51%
Asian/Pacific Islander 20% 8%
Black 3% 19%
Hispanic 2% 21%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 8%N/A44%
Limited English proficient 4%N/A7%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/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 17%N/A33%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Teachers with no valid teaching certificate 0%N/A5%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008
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2566 Balltown Rd
Schenectady, NY 12309
Phone: (518) 377-0156

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