For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 738 students in Waterford-Halfmoon Union Free 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 Waterford-Halfmoon Union Free School District have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% 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
2 Schools
4,816 Schools
# Students
738 Students
2,505,023 Students
# Teachers
74 Teachers
215,495 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
Waterford-Halfmoon Union Free School District, which is ranked #410 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 90% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#475 out of 1020 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
78%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.72
# American Indian Students
1 Student
18,347 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
13 Students
248,845 Students
% Asian Students
2%
10%
# Hispanic Students
27 Students
731,469 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
29%
# Black Students
11 Students
394,848 Students
% Black Students
1%
16%
# White Students
647 Students
1,014,287 Students
% White Students
88%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
5,740 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
36 Students
91,130 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
20
60,988
# Students in K Grade:
54
171,518
# Students in 1st Grade:
47
178,905
# Students in 2nd Grade:
41
175,989
# Students in 3rd Grade:
52
178,881
# Students in 4th Grade:
63
179,134
# Students in 5th Grade:
64
182,604
# Students in 6th Grade:
58
183,404
# Students in 7th Grade:
59
186,412
# Students in 8th Grade:
57
190,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
69
205,061
# Students in 10th Grade:
41
202,111
# Students in 11th Grade:
56
187,737
# Students in 12th Grade:
51
185,289
# Ungraded Students:
6
36,056
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $28,610 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 $25,039 is less than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has declined by 18% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$19 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$28,610
$31,353
Spending / Student
$25,039
$32,230
Best Waterford-Halfmoon Union Free School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Waterford-halfmoon Junior-senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
125 Middletown Rd
Waterford, NY 12188
(518) 237-0800
Waterford, NY 12188
(518) 237-0800
Grades: 7-12
| 336 students
Rank: #22.
Waterford-halfmoon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
125 Middletown Rd
Waterford, NY 12188
(518) 237-0800
Waterford, NY 12188
(518) 237-0800
Grades: PK-6
| 402 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Waterford-Halfmoon Union Free School District?
Waterford-Halfmoon Union Free School District manages 2 public schools serving 738 students.
What is the rank of Waterford-Halfmoon Union Free School District?
Waterford-Halfmoon Union Free School District is ranked #410 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Waterford-Halfmoon Union Free School District?
88% of Waterford-Halfmoon Union Free School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Waterford-Halfmoon Union Free School District?
Waterford-Halfmoon 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 Waterford-Halfmoon Union Free School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,039 is less than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has declined by 18% over four school years.
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