North Colonie Central School District

The North Colonie Central School District is a high-performing school district in New York, serving 8 schools across 6 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district as a whole is ranked 219 out of 865 school districts in the state and is rated 4 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.

Within the district, a few schools stand out for their exceptional performance. Shaker High School is the highest-ranked in the district, ranking 222 out of 1,242 high schools in New York and receiving a 4-star rating. It has strong test scores, with over 80% proficiency in several Regents exams, and a relatively low dropout rate. The district's middle school, Shaker Middle School, also performs well, ranking 290 out of 1,504 middle schools in the state and receiving a 4-star rating, with high proficiency rates on the NY State Assessments, particularly in math. At the elementary level, Boght Hills School is the highest-ranked, ranking 331 out of 2,445 elementary schools in New York and receiving a 4-star rating, with strong performance on the NY State Assessments.

The district and its schools generally outperform the state averages on Regents exams and NY State Assessments, particularly in math and science. However, there is some variation in the performance of the elementary schools, with Boght Hills School standing out as the top performer, while Latham Ridge School and Blue Creek School have lower proficiency rates in certain subject areas. The district also shows potential equity concerns, with differences in free/reduced lunch rates across the schools, suggesting socioeconomic disparities that may impact student outcomes.