Serving 108 students in grades 1-5, Katherine Burr Blodgett Early Child Center ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥50% (which was higher than the New York state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was higher than the New York state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 was higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 71% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which was higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
Total Students
108 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)≥50%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)≥50%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
24%
10%
Hispanic
19%
29%
Black
18%
16%
White
29%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% NY state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% NY state average).
How many students attend Katherine Burr Blodgett Early Child Center?
108 students attend Katherine Burr Blodgett Early Child Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
29% of Katherine Burr Blodgett Early Child Center students are White, 24% of students are Asian, 19% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Katherine Burr Blodgett Early Child Center?
Katherine Burr Blodgett Early Child Center has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Katherine Burr Blodgett Early Child Center offer ?
Katherine Burr Blodgett Early Child Center offers enrollment in grades 1-5
What school district is Katherine Burr Blodgett Early Child Center part of?
Katherine Burr Blodgett Early Child Center is part of Schenectady City School District.
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