Best Public Schools in Mechanicville, NY

Summary:

The city of Mechanicville, New York is home to two schools: Mechanicville Junior/Senior High School and Mechanicville Elementary School. While the high school has a relatively high graduation rate of 85.1%, it also struggles with a concerning dropout rate of 9.5% and a high chronic absenteeism rate of 34.8%. Academically, the high school exceeds state averages in 8th grade math and science proficiency, but lags behind in English Language Arts and math in other grades.

The elementary school serves a student population with significant economic challenges, with over 51.5% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. This high-need student population is reflected in the school's lower-than-average proficiency rates in English Language Arts and math compared to state standards. Both schools serve a predominantly white student body, with limited racial diversity.

Overall, the Mechanicville City School District faces a mix of challenges, including lower-than-average academic performance, high chronic absenteeism, and a student population with significant economic needs. Addressing these issues will likely require a comprehensive approach to improve student engagement, support, and access to resources.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				Regents Algebra I (2023)	Regents Chemistry (2023)	Regents Algebra II (2023)	Regents English (2023)	Regents Geometry (2023)	Regents Earth Science (2023)	Regents Global History and Geography (2023)	Regents Living Environment (2023)	Regents Physics (2023)	Regents U.S. History and Government (2023)	NY State Assessments English Language Arts (2023)						NY State Assessments Math (2023)						NY State Assessments Science (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	Regents Algebra I End of Course	Regents Chemistry End of Course	Regents Algebra II End of Course	Regents English End of Course	Regents Geometry End of Course	Regents Earth Science End of Course	Regents Global History and Geography End of Course	Regents Living Environment End of Course	Regents Physics End of Course	Regents U.S. History and Government End of Course	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 English Language Arts 6th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 7th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments Math 4th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 6th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 7th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 8th 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
Mechanicville Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	25 Kniskern Ave	Mechanicville	12118	Saratoga County	Mechanicville City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(518) 664-7336	600	37	16.3	51.5%	559 (93.2%)	10 (1.7%)	18 (3.0%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.8%)	36.4	1544^th of 2439 public elementary schools	36.7%		47	1252^nd of 2434 public elementary schools	48.6%	292											27.8	46.7	40.9				45.4	52.3	31.0					99.0	99.4	99.4	99.4	99.4	99.2	99.4	99.5	$11,257	$1,400	$9,857
Mechanicville Junior/Senior High School	Public	6-12	25 Kniskern Ave	Mechanicville	12118	Saratoga County	Mechanicville City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(518) 664-9888	746	60	12.5	45.3%	660 (88.5%)	20 (2.7%)	23 (3.1%)	9 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.4%)	31 (4.2%)	64.8	427^th of 1228 public high schools	65.2%		60.5	494^th of 1190 public high schools	58.5%	67	70.0	81.6	64.8	88.1	92.0	83.9	66.1	79.5	78.3	90.3				32.2	44.3	45.6				32.6	28.8	57.1	56.0	99.5	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	99.9	100.0	100.0	$12,779	$1,461	$11,317

Cities Near Mechanicville

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Stillwater	4.14 mi	2	210^th
Ballston Lake	5.42 mi	3	71^st
Clifton Park	5.58 mi	11	110^th
Schaghticoke	6.38 mi	2	639^th
Waterford	7.11 mi	2	351^st

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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.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.