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Amsterdam City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,652 students in Amsterdam City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Amsterdam City School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
6 Schools
4,816 Schools
# Students
3,652 Students
2,505,023 Students
# Teachers
244 Teachers
215,495 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Amsterdam City School District, which is ranked #987 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 84% has increased from 75% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#991 out of 1020 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
78%
Graduation Rate
84%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.61
0.72
# American Indian Students
9 Students
18,347 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
49 Students
248,845 Students
% Asian Students
1%
10%
# Hispanic Students
1,817 Students
731,469 Students
% Hispanic Students
50%
29%
# Black Students
170 Students
394,848 Students
% Black Students
5%
16%
# White Students
1,379 Students
1,014,287 Students
% White Students
38%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
5,740 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
220 Students
91,130 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
102
60,988
# Students in K Grade:
278
171,518
# Students in 1st Grade:
247
178,905
# Students in 2nd Grade:
235
175,989
# Students in 3rd Grade:
281
178,881
# Students in 4th Grade:
268
179,134
# Students in 5th Grade:
241
182,604
# Students in 6th Grade:
265
183,404
# Students in 7th Grade:
255
186,412
# Students in 8th Grade:
292
190,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
314
205,061
# Students in 10th Grade:
282
202,111
# Students in 11th Grade:
241
187,737
# Students in 12th Grade:
313
185,289
# Ungraded Students:
38
36,056
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,723 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,353. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,832 is less than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$83 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$87 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,723
$31,353
Spending / Student
$23,832
$32,230
Best Amsterdam City School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Amsterdam High School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
140 Saratoga Ave
Amsterdam, NY 12010
(518) 843-4932
Amsterdam, NY 12010
(518) 843-4932
Grades: 9-12
| 1,179 students
Rank: #22.
William B Tecler Arts In Education
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
210 Northern Blvd
Amsterdam, NY 12010
(518) 843-4805
Amsterdam, NY 12010
(518) 843-4805
Grades: PK-5
| 461 students
Rank: #33.
William H Barkley Microsociety
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
66 Destefano St
Amsterdam, NY 12010
(518) 843-1850
Amsterdam, NY 12010
(518) 843-1850
Grades: PK-5
| 305 students
Rank: #44.
Marie Curie Institute Of Engineering And Communication
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9 Brice St
Amsterdam, NY 12010
(518) 843-2871
Amsterdam, NY 12010
(518) 843-2871
Grades: PK-5
| 443 students
Rank: #55.
Wilbur H Lynch Literacy Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
55 Brandt Pl
Amsterdam, NY 12010
(518) 843-3716
Amsterdam, NY 12010
(518) 843-3716
Grades: 6-8
| 817 students
Rank: #66.
Raphael J Mcnulty Academy For Intern Studies & Literacy
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
60 Brandt Pl
Amsterdam, NY 12010
(518) 843-4773
Amsterdam, NY 12010
(518) 843-4773
Grades: PK-5
| 447 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Amsterdam City School District?
Amsterdam City School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,652 students.
What is the rank of Amsterdam City School District?
Amsterdam City School District is ranked #987 out of 1,017 school districts in New York (bottom 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Amsterdam City School District?
50% of Amsterdam City School District students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Amsterdam City School District?
Amsterdam City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Amsterdam City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,832 is less than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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