Menands Union Free School District

19 Wards Ln
Menands, NY 12204-2197
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Menands Union Free School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public school serving 278 students in Menands Union Free School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public School in Menands Union Free School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
1 School
4,816 Schools
# Students
278 Students
2,505,023 Students
# Teachers
27 Teachers
215,495 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

District Rank

Menands Union Free School District, which is ranked #595 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.
This School District
State Average (NY)
#598 out of 1020 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Menands Union Free   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Menands Union Free   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Menands Union Free   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-69%
78%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Menands Union Free   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.71
0.72
# American Indian Students
1 Student
18,347 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
67 Students
248,845 Students
% Asian Students
24%
10%
# Hispanic Students
16 Students
731,469 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
29%
# Black Students
114 Students
394,848 Students
% Black Students
41%
16%
# White Students
72 Students
1,014,287 Students
% White Students
26%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
5,740 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
8 Students
91,130 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
60,988
# Students in K Grade:
37
171,518
# Students in 1st Grade:
33
178,905
# Students in 2nd Grade:
30
175,989
# Students in 3rd Grade:
39
178,881
# Students in 4th Grade:
31
179,134
# Students in 5th Grade:
25
182,604
# Students in 6th Grade:
29
183,404
# Students in 7th Grade:
18
186,412
# Students in 8th Grade:
36
190,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
205,061
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
202,111
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
187,737
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
185,289
# Ungraded Students:
-
36,056

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $34,705 is higher than the state median of $31,353. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $33,687 is higher than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NY)
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$78,541 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Menands Union Free   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in New York by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$9 MM
$80,737 MM
This chart displays total spending of Menands Union Free   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in New York by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$34,705
$31,353
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Menands Union Free   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in New York by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$33,687
$32,230
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Menands Union Free   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in New York by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Menands Union Free School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Menands School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
19 Wards Ln
Albany, NY 12204
(518) 465-4561
Grades: PK-8
| 278 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Menands Union Free School District?
Menands Union Free School District manages 1 public schools serving 278 students.
What is the rank of Menands Union Free School District?
Menands Union Free School District is ranked #595 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%)
What is the racial composition of students in Menands Union Free School District?
41% of Menands Union Free School District students are Black, 26% of students are White, 24% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Menands Union Free School District?
Menands Union Free School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Menands Union Free School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $33,687 is higher than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: KG-08
  • Enrollment: 278 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • : Bottom 50% in NY
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-69% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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