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South Glens Falls Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,804 students in South Glens Falls Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in South Glens Falls Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% 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
4,816 Schools
# Students
2,804 Students
2,505,023 Students
# Teachers
211 Teachers
215,495 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
South Glens Falls Central School District, which is ranked #505 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 91% has increased from 84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#491 out of 1020 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
78%
Graduation Rate
91%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.72
# American Indian Students
n/a
18,347 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
15 Students
248,845 Students
% Asian Students
1%
10%
# Hispanic Students
112 Students
731,469 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
29%
# Black Students
15 Students
394,848 Students
% Black Students
n/a
16%
# White Students
2,579 Students
1,014,287 Students
% White Students
92%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
5,740 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
79 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:
185
171,518
# Students in 1st Grade:
205
178,905
# Students in 2nd Grade:
193
175,989
# Students in 3rd Grade:
197
178,881
# Students in 4th Grade:
215
179,134
# Students in 5th Grade:
222
182,604
# Students in 6th Grade:
208
183,404
# Students in 7th Grade:
229
186,412
# Students in 8th Grade:
227
190,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
261
205,061
# Students in 10th Grade:
227
202,111
# Students in 11th Grade:
226
187,737
# Students in 12th Grade:
178
185,289
# Ungraded Students:
31
36,056
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,517 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,353. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,923 is less than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$63 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$64 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,517
$31,353
Spending / Student
$22,923
$32,230
Best South Glens Falls Central School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Glens Falls Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
42 Merritt Rd
South Glens Falls, NY 12803
(518) 792-9987
South Glens Falls, NY 12803
(518) 792-9987
Grades: 9-12
| 908 students
Rank: #22.
Oliver W Winch Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
99 Hudson St
South Glens Falls, NY 12803
(518) 792-5891
South Glens Falls, NY 12803
(518) 792-5891
Grades: 6-8
| 668 students
Rank: #33.
Harrison Avenue Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
76 Harrison Ave
South Glens Falls, NY 12803
(518) 793-9048
South Glens Falls, NY 12803
(518) 793-9048
Grades: K-5
| 264 students
Rank: #44.
Ballard Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 Ballard Rd
Gansevoort, NY 12831
(518) 587-0600
Gansevoort, NY 12831
(518) 587-0600
Grades: K-5
| 309 students
Rank: #55.
Moreau Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
76 Bluebird Rd
South Glens Falls, NY 12803
(518) 793-9644
South Glens Falls, NY 12803
(518) 793-9644
Grades: K-5
| 251 students
Rank: #66.
Tanglewood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
60 Tanglewood Dr
South Glens Falls, NY 12803
(518) 793-5631
South Glens Falls, NY 12803
(518) 793-5631
Grades: K-5
| 404 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to South Glens Falls Central School District?
South Glens Falls Central School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,804 students.
What is the rank of South Glens Falls Central School District?
South Glens Falls Central School District is ranked #505 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in South Glens Falls Central School District?
92% of South Glens Falls Central School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Glens Falls Central School District?
South Glens Falls 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 South Glens Falls Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,923 is less than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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