Top Rankings
Guilderland Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,853 students in Guilderland Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Guilderland Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
7 Schools
4,816 Schools
# Students
4,853 Students
2,505,023 Students
# Teachers
433 Teachers
215,495 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Guilderland Central School District, which is ranked #182 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 94% has increased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#188 out of 1020 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
91%
78%
Graduation Rate
94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.49
0.72
# American Indian Students
12 Students
18,347 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
700 Students
248,845 Students
% Asian Students
15%
10%
# Hispanic Students
308 Students
731,469 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
29%
# Black Students
240 Students
394,848 Students
% Black Students
5%
16%
# White Students
3,378 Students
1,014,287 Students
% White Students
70%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
15 Students
5,740 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
198 Students
91,130 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
60,988
# Students in K Grade:
357
171,518
# Students in 1st Grade:
351
178,905
# Students in 2nd Grade:
387
175,989
# Students in 3rd Grade:
383
178,881
# Students in 4th Grade:
377
179,134
# Students in 5th Grade:
375
182,604
# Students in 6th Grade:
395
183,404
# Students in 7th Grade:
362
186,412
# Students in 8th Grade:
373
190,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
364
205,061
# Students in 10th Grade:
380
202,111
# Students in 11th Grade:
344
187,737
# Students in 12th Grade:
358
185,289
# Ungraded Students:
47
36,056
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,574 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,353. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,039 is less than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$105 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$112 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,574
$31,353
Spending / Student
$23,039
$32,230
Best Guilderland Central School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Guilderland High School
Magnet School
(Math: 96% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
8 School Rd
Guilderland Center, NY 12085
(518) 861-8591
Guilderland Center, NY 12085
(518) 861-8591
Grades: 9-12
| 1,462 students
Rank: #22.
Farnsworth Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6072 State Farm Rd
Guilderland, NY 12084
(518) 456-6010
Guilderland, NY 12084
(518) 456-6010
Grades: 6-8
| 1,151 students
Rank: #33.
Guilderland Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2225 Western Ave
Guilderland, NY 12084
(518) 869-0293
Guilderland, NY 12084
(518) 869-0293
Grades: K-5
| 475 students
Rank: #44.
Pine Bush Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3437 Carman Rd
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 357-2770
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 357-2770
Grades: K-5
| 478 students
Rank: #55.
Lynnwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8 Regina Dr
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 355-7930
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 355-7930
Grades: K-5
| 438 students
Rank: #66.
Westmere Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6270 Johnston Rd
Albany, NY 12203
(518) 456-3771
Albany, NY 12203
(518) 456-3771
Grades: K-5
| 539 students
Rank: #77.
Altamont Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
117 Grand St
Altamont, NY 12009
(518) 861-8528
Altamont, NY 12009
(518) 861-8528
Grades: K-5
| 310 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Guilderland Central School District?
Guilderland Central School District manages 7 public schools serving 4,853 students.
What is the rank of Guilderland Central School District?
Guilderland Central School District is ranked #182 out of 1,017 school districts in New York (top 20%) 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 overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Guilderland Central School District?
70% of Guilderland Central School District students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Guilderland Central School District?
Guilderland Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Guilderland Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,039 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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