South Colonie Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,889 students in South Colonie 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 South Colonie Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
South Colonie Central School District, which is ranked #380 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 89% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.61
0.72
# American Indian Students
8 Students
18,347 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
625 Students
248,845 Students
% Asian Students
13%
10%
# Hispanic Students
492 Students
731,469 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
29%
# Black Students
460 Students
394,848 Students
% Black Students
10%
16%
# White Students
2,891 Students
1,014,287 Students
% White Students
59%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
5,740 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
406 Students
91,130 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
4%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
140
60,988
# Students in K Grade:
332
171,518
# Students in 1st Grade:
332
178,905
# Students in 2nd Grade:
335
175,989
# Students in 3rd Grade:
350
178,881
# Students in 4th Grade:
352
179,134
# Students in 5th Grade:
338
182,604
# Students in 6th Grade:
373
183,404
# Students in 7th Grade:
387
186,412
# Students in 8th Grade:
378
190,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
377
205,061
# Students in 10th Grade:
393
202,111
# Students in 11th Grade:
372
187,737
# Students in 12th Grade:
374
185,289
# Ungraded Students:
56
36,056
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,022 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 $22,209 is less than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
How many schools belong to South Colonie Central School District?
South Colonie Central School District manages 8 public schools serving 4,889 students.
What is the rank of South Colonie Central School District?
South Colonie Central School District is ranked #380 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in South Colonie Central School District?
59% of South Colonie Central School District students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Colonie Central School District?
South Colonie Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is South Colonie Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,209 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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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 8 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 4,889 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 41%
Graduation Rate
: 91% (Top 50% in NY)
Overall District Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 57% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 47% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 85% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
