RATINGS

District Summary Ratings

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ACADEMICS

District Student Progress

This district has a mixed record of helping students improve over time. Look below to see what percentage of schools in this district are making more, less, or about the same progress as other schools in the state.

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ACADEMICS

Academic Summary

Is this district offering opportunity for all its students, or leaving some kids behind? Successful districts are working to close the achievement gap.
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ACADEMICS

Advanced Courses

Rigorous courses can help students prepare for and get into college, including coursework in STEM subjects. Find out more.
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Many successful high school students end up in remedial math courses in college. Is your student prepared for college-level math? Ask this district how they ensure students are well-prepared.
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ENVIRONMENT

Student Demographics

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Teachers & Staff

Parents often value small class sizes, but the truth is more complicated.
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District Finances

How a school district allocates funds can reflect its priorities. Learn more about how these decisions are made.
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District decisions about how to spend money impact your child’s schooling. Here’s how parents can have an influence.
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ENVIRONMENT

Reviews From Schools in Rensselaer City School District

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Parent / Guardian
November 16, 2020
We were only there for two years. It's very diverse, both economically and racially. They need classes that are designed solely for the disruptive, antagonistic students so the other 80% of the... More
Review for Van Rensselaer Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
February 12, 2020
I am appalled by the schools ethics , how the school is run , its absolutely the worst school I have ever enroll my children in . Biggest mistake is taking my children to this school everyday I leave... More
Review for Van Rensselaer Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
May 08, 2019
absolutely terrible. Run . Never encountered a bad school with any of my children until now. A PURE NIGHTMARE.
Review for Van Rensselaer Elementary School
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