Best Public Schools in Altamont, NY

Summary:

The city of Altamont, New York is home to a single elementary school, Altamont Elementary School, which serves students from kindergarten to 5th grade and is part of the Guilderland Central School District. This standout school boasts a low student-teacher ratio and strong math performance, outpacing both district and state averages, particularly in grades 4 and 5. However, the school's English Language Arts (ELA) performance has room for improvement, with third-grade students lagging behind their peers at the district and state level.

Altamont Elementary School's diverse student population, with significant Asian and Hispanic representation, is an asset to the community. The school's spending per student of $16,660 is higher than the state average, suggesting the district is investing resources to support the school's success. While the school's ELA performance is generally on par with the district and state, the consistently strong math results, especially in the upper elementary grades, indicate the school may have effective math instruction and curriculum in place.

Overall, Altamont Elementary School stands out as a strong-performing school within the Guilderland Central School District, with a focus on personalized learning and a commitment to supporting its diverse student population. The school's math proficiency is a particular strength, but the district and school leadership should continue to prioritize improving ELA performance to ensure all students are reaching their full potential.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				NY State Assessments English Language Arts (2023)			NY State Assessments Math (2023)			% Completely Immunized (2020)	% Polio (2020)	% Measles (2020)	% Mumps (2020)	% Rubella (2020)	% Diphtheria (2020)	% Hepatitis B (2020)	% Varicella (2020)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 4th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments Math 4th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 5th Grade	% Completely Immunized All Grades	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Diphtheria All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Altamont Elementary School	Public	K-5	117 Grand St	Altamont	12009	Albany County	Guilderland Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(518) 861-8528	310	31	9.8	25.2%	238 (76.8%)	10 (3.2%)	15 (4.8%)	32 (10.3%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.9%)	60.8	899^th of 2439 public elementary schools	63.1%		66	769^th of 2434 public elementary schools	68.4%	130	37.5	51.4	46.2	57.1	84.2	71.1	99.3	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	$16,660	$1,047	$15,614

Cities Near Altamont

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Guilderland Center	3.05 mi	1	90^th
Schenectady	4.43 mi	32	573^rd
Voorheesville	4.99 mi	3	89^th
Guilderland	6.33 mi	2	187^th
Berne	7.77 mi	2	219^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department.

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