Summary:
The city of Saint Albans, New York is home to 8 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The data reveals a mix of high-performing and low-performing schools within the district, with significant disparities in student outcomes that appear to be linked to socioeconomic factors and resource allocation.
The standout school in the district is Riverton Street Charter School, which ranks 835 out of 2,445 New York elementary schools and outperforms the state average in most subject areas, particularly in math. In contrast, PS 36 Saint Albans School struggles, with only 9.62% proficiency in 8th grade math compared to Riverton Street Charter School's 84.93% proficiency. The high-performing Pathways College Preparatory School also stands out, outperforming the district and state averages in several Regents exams, though it faces challenges with high chronic absenteeism.
The data suggests that socioeconomic factors play a significant role in student achievement within the district, as the schools with the highest free/reduced lunch rates generally have lower proficiency rates across subject areas. Additionally, there is significant variation in school spending and resources, with the highest-spending school, Achievement First Legacy Charter School, not having publicly available test score data. Overall, the district as a whole faces significant challenges, ranking 574 out of 865 in New York with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating the need for improvements to provide quality education across all schools in the New York City Geographic District #29.
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