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Alden Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,499 students in Alden Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Alden Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
4 Schools
4,816 Schools
# Students
1,499 Students
2,505,023 Students
# Teachers
117 Teachers
215,495 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Alden Central School District, which is ranked #332 of all 1,017 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#314 out of 1020 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
78%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.10
0.72
# American Indian Students
13 Students
18,347 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
8 Students
248,845 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
10%
# Hispanic Students
26 Students
731,469 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
29%
# Black Students
6 Students
394,848 Students
% Black Students
n/a
16%
# White Students
1,421 Students
1,014,287 Students
% White Students
95%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
5,740 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
24 Students
91,130 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
60,988
# Students in K Grade:
93
171,518
# Students in 1st Grade:
100
178,905
# Students in 2nd Grade:
91
175,989
# Students in 3rd Grade:
136
178,881
# Students in 4th Grade:
100
179,134
# Students in 5th Grade:
134
182,604
# Students in 6th Grade:
98
183,404
# Students in 7th Grade:
125
186,412
# Students in 8th Grade:
118
190,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
110
205,061
# Students in 10th Grade:
128
202,111
# Students in 11th Grade:
131
187,737
# Students in 12th Grade:
125
185,289
# Ungraded Students:
10
36,056
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,929 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,353. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,055 is less than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$36 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$42 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,929
$31,353
Spending / Student
$28,055
$32,230
Best Alden Central School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Alden Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
13190 Park St
Alden, NY 14004
(716) 937-9116
Alden, NY 14004
(716) 937-9116
Grades: 9-12
| 498 students
Rank: #22.
Alden Primary At Townline
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11197 Broadway
Alden, NY 14004
(716) 937-9116
Alden, NY 14004
(716) 937-9116
Grades: K-2
| 284 students
Rank: #33.
Alden Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1648 Crittenden Rd
Alden, NY 14004
(716) 937-9116
Alden, NY 14004
(716) 937-9116
Grades: 3-5
| 370 students
Rank: #44.
Alden Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13250 Park St
Alden, NY 14004
(716) 937-9116
Alden, NY 14004
(716) 937-9116
Grades: 6-8
| 347 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Alden Central School District?
Alden Central School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,499 students.
What is the rank of Alden Central School District?
Alden Central School District is ranked #332 out of 1,017 school districts in New York (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Alden Central School District?
95% of Alden Central School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Alden Central School District?
Alden Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Alden Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $28,055 is less than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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