General Herkimer Elementary School vs. Albany Elementary School
Should you attend General Herkimer Elementary School or Albany Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
General Herkimer Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
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Diversity
Albany Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 597 students in grades Kindergarten-6, General Herkimer Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 513 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Albany Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
597 students
513 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
46% | 54%
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
40 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#3491 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2751 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
39%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
70-74%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
82
70
Grade 1 Students
70
68
Grade 2 Students
94
69
Grade 3 Students
80
66
Grade 4 Students
103
78
Grade 5 Students
84
78
Grade 6 Students
80
75
Ungraded Students
4
9
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
16%
16%
% Hispanic
20%
18%
% Black
24%
15%
% White
34%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
Diversity Score
0.77
0.72
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
