Top Rankings
Scotia-Glenville Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,148 students in Scotia-Glenville 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 Scotia-Glenville Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
6 Schools
4,818 Schools
# Students
2,148 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
198 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Scotia-Glenville Central School District, which is ranked #359 of all 1,015 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 89% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#359 out of 1020 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
46%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
49%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90%
78%

Graduation Rate
89%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.72
# American Indian Students
3 Students
18,867 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
31 Students
254,462 Students
% Asian Students
2%
10%
# Hispanic Students
150 Students
757,452 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
30%
# Black Students
93 Students
389,125 Students
% Black Students
4%
16%
# White Students
1,859 Students
995,067 Students
% White Students
87%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
9 Students
5,556 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1 Student
87,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
62,556
# Students in K Grade:
150
171,540
# Students in 1st Grade:
151
177,074
# Students in 2nd Grade:
173
181,096
# Students in 3rd Grade:
133
177,104
# Students in 4th Grade:
159
180,516
# Students in 5th Grade:
169
181,163
# Students in 6th Grade:
174
184,038
# Students in 7th Grade:
148
185,375
# Students in 8th Grade:
171
188,665
# Students in 9th Grade:
173
205,039
# Students in 10th Grade:
187
201,456
# Students in 11th Grade:
162
191,213
# Students in 12th Grade:
181
185,905
# Ungraded Students:
17
35,972
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,419 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,307. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,757 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$57 MM
$78,541 MM

Spending
$58 MM
$80,737 MM

Revenue / Student
$26,419
$31,307

Spending / Student
$26,757
$32,183

Best Scotia-Glenville Central School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Scotia-glenville Senior High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1 Tartan Way
Schenectady, NY 12302
(518) 382-1231
Schenectady, NY 12302
(518) 382-1231
Grades: 9-12
| 712 students
Rank: #22.
Glendaal School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
774 Sacandaga Rd
Schenectady, NY 12302
(518) 382-1202
Schenectady, NY 12302
(518) 382-1202
Grades: K-5
| 210 students
Rank: #33.
Scotia-glenville Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10 Prestige Pkwy
Schenectady, NY 12302
(518) 382-1263
Schenectady, NY 12302
(518) 382-1263
Grades: 6-8
| 495 students
Rank: #44.
Glen-worden Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
30 Worden Rd
Schenectady, NY 12302
(518) 346-0469
Schenectady, NY 12302
(518) 346-0469
Grades: K-5
| 206 students
Rank: #55.
Lincoln School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
40 Albion St
Schenectady, NY 12302
(518) 382-1296
Schenectady, NY 12302
(518) 382-1296
Grades: K-5
| 212 students
Rank: #66.
Sacandaga School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 Wren St
Schenectady, NY 12302
(518) 382-1282
Schenectady, NY 12302
(518) 382-1282
Grades: K-5
| 313 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Scotia-Glenville Central School District?
Scotia-Glenville Central School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,148 students.
What is the rank of Scotia-Glenville Central School District?
Scotia-Glenville Central School District is ranked #359 out of 1,015 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 science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Scotia-Glenville Central School District?
87% of Scotia-Glenville Central School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Scotia-Glenville Central School District?
Scotia-Glenville 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 Scotia-Glenville Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,757 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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