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Mechanicville Elementary School

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Mechanicville Elementary School is a public elementary school serving around 600 students in grades PK-5 in the Waterford-Halfmoon Union Free School District in Mechanicville, New York. The school has a predominantly White student population, with around 93% of students identifying as White.

While Mechanicville Elementary has a relatively high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with over 51% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, its academic performance lags behind nearby schools. The school's test scores on the New York State Assessments are generally lower than state averages, especially in English Language Arts, where only 27.84% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in 2022-2023, compared to the state average of 44.89%. Mechanicville Elementary also ranks in the bottom 37% of New York elementary schools on the SchoolDigger rankings.

In contrast, the nearby schools in the Shenendehowa Central School District significantly outperform Mechanicville Elementary, with proficiency rates 20-40 percentage points higher in both ELA and math. These schools also have higher overall SchoolDigger rankings, with several schools rated 4 or 5 stars out of 5. The Shenendehowa schools also have more diverse student populations, with 60-80% White students, compared to Mechanicville Elementary's 93.17% White student body.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 25 Kniskern Ave
       Mechanicville, NY  12118-1995

(518) 664-7336

District: Mechanicville City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1544th of 2,439 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,257 Help


Students who attend Mechanicville Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Mechanicville Junior/Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.3 Help
Number of students:  600

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.2%
Hispanic:
3.0%
Two or more races:
1.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  51.5% Help


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Compare Details Mechanicville Elementary School ranks worse than 63.3% of elementary schools in New York. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.39. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93.2%), Hispanic (3%), two or more races (1.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 51.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mechanicville Elementary School is 16.3. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mechanicville Elementary School is $11,257.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Mechanicville Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Mechanicville Elementary School 1544th of 2439 New York public elementary schools. (See Mechanicville Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Mechanicville City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Mechanicville City School District 530th of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Mechanicville Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Mechanicville Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 48.63 1389th 2206 37.0%
2007 53.90 1255th 2219 43.4%
2008 55.15 1226th 2227 44.9%
2009 59.23 1122nd 2257 50.3%
2010 51.52 1250th 2263 44.8%
2011 52.60 1210th 2286 47.1%
2012 56.23 1142nd 2320 50.8%
2013 41.37 1364th 2325 41.3%
2014 39.40 1469th 2345 37.4%
2015 39.92 1450th 2352 38.4%
2016 51.85 1139th 2366 51.9%
2017 58.44 962nd 2386 59.7%
2018 61.02 921st 2395 61.5%
2019 63.27 821st 2413 66.0%
2021 56.42 923rd 2201 58.1%
2022 47.00 1252nd 2434 48.6%
2023 36.39 1544th 2439 36.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Mechanicville Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 61.39 47th 180 73.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Mechanicville Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.16 1531st 1941 21.1%
2019 31.81 1269th 1859 31.7%
2021 32.50 728th 1044 30.3%
2022 50.19 776th 2031 61.8%
2023 24.08 1689th 2016 16.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mechanicville Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.99 862nd 2045 57.8%
2019 51.04 851st 2032 58.1%
2021 58.81 587th 1678 65.0%
2022 43.69 1107th 2099 47.3%
2023 29.49 1485th 2041 27.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Mechanicville Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.10 975th 2338 58.3%
2019 64.87 774th 2357 67.2%
2021 53.63 890th 1955 54.5%
2022 46.49 1267th 2401 47.2%
2023 34.91 1583rd 2403 34.1%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Mechanicville Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 45.21 5th 10 50.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Mechanicville Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.47 858th 2340 63.3%
2019 61.58 838th 2358 64.5%
2021 55.05 855th 1961 56.4%
2022 47.61 1225th 2400 49.0%
2023 39.91 1427th 2400 40.5%
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Rank History for White students at Mechanicville Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.20 803rd 1408 43.0%
2019 50.91 655th 1338 51.0%
2021 43.23 743rd 1224 39.3%
2022 32.53 1002nd 1399 28.4%
2023 25.30 1051st 1337 21.4%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Mechanicville Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 698 0 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 704
1990 746 0 11 3 0 n/a n/a 0 760
1991 755 1 11 1 0 n/a n/a 0 768
1992 788 2 10 1 0 n/a n/a 0 801
1993 696 2 8 1 0 n/a n/a 0 707
1994 717 6 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 729
1995 730 5 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 740
1996 730 5 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 740
1997 686 6 12 0 0 n/a n/a 0 704
1998 696 5 9 0 0 n/a n/a 0 710
1999 743 5 8 0 2 n/a n/a 0 758
2000 724 5 1 4 2 n/a n/a 0 736
2001 692 3 1 4 1 n/a n/a 0 701
2002 603 19 14 2 0 n/a n/a 0 638
2003 603 19 14 2 0 n/a n/a 0 638
2004 588 11 4 9 1 n/a n/a 0 613
2005 557 10 2 8 1 n/a n/a 0 578
2006 558 12 3 8 1 n/a n/a 0 582
2007 581 12 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 600
2008 597 10 8 5 3 n/a n/a 0 623
2009 603 15 9 10 0 n/a n/a 0 637
2010 583 10 10 13 0 n/a n/a 10 626
2011 614 16 10 0 0 0 0 0 640
2012 606 8 11 14 0 0 13 0 652
2013 623 7 12 13 0 0 14 0 669
2014 614 9 9 13 0 0 16 0 661
2015 615 4 10 13 0 0 21 0 663
2016 606 4 10 17 0 0 25 0 662
2017 630 5 6 16 0 0 24 0 681
2018 616 5 4 15 0 0 24 0 664
2019 553 12 9 20 0 0 32 0 626
2020 541 13 9 21 0 0 31 0 615
2021 527 12 8 19 0 0 29 0 595
2022 551 16 3 19 0 0 20 0 609
2023 559 10 2 18 0 0 11 0 600

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mechanicville Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 704 43.9 16.0 n/a
1990 760 45.2 16.8 n/a
1991 768 46.2 16.6 n/a
1992 801 46.3 17.3 n/a
1993 707 41.7 17.0 n/a
1994 729 43.4 16.8 16
1995 740 45.6 16.2 13.4
1996 740 45.6 16.2 13.4
1997 704 46.1 15.3 17.3
1998 710 47.6 14.9 15.5
1999 758 52.2 14.5 12.1
2000 736 53.2 13.8 23.4
2001 701 54.0 13.0 10.3
2002 638 56.2 11.4 14.4
2003 638 56.2 11.4 14.4
2004 613 n/a n/a n/a
2005 578 52.5 11.0 20.2
2006 582 46.0 12.7 26.5
2007 600 43.0 14.0 30.7
2008 623 47.5 13.1 31.9
2009 637 51.0 12.5 36.4
2010 626 52.0 12.0 47.4
2011 640 49.8 12.8 35.2
2012 652 46.0 14.1 43.3
2013 669 45.0 14.8 35.3
2014 661 47.0 14.0 34.6
2015 663 46.0 14.4 39.1
2016 662 48.0 13.7 39.6
2017 681 50.0 13.6 40.2
2018 664 51.0 13.0 37.8
2019 626 52.8 11.8 37.2
2020 615 51.0 12.0 41
2021 595 39.0 15.2 45.7
2022 609 40.0 15.2 41.4
2023 600 36.8 16.3 51.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Mechanicville Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 704 43.9 16.0 n/a
1990 760 45.2 16.8 n/a
1991 768 46.2 16.6 n/a
1992 801 46.3 17.3 n/a
1993 707 41.7 17.0 n/a
1994 729 43.4 16.8 16
1995 740 45.6 16.2 13.4
1996 740 45.6 16.2 13.4
1997 704 46.1 15.3 17.3
1998 710 47.6 14.9 15.5
1999 758 52.2 14.5 12.1
2000 736 53.2 13.8 23.4
2001 701 54.0 13.0 10.3
2002 638 56.2 11.4 14.4
2003 638 56.2 11.4 14.4
2004 613 n/a n/a n/a
2005 578 52.5 11.0 20.2
2006 582 46.0 12.7 26.5
2007 600 43.0 14.0 30.7
2008 623 47.5 13.1 31.9
2009 637 51.0 12.5 36.4
2010 626 52.0 12.0 47.4
2011 640 49.8 12.8 35.2
2012 652 46.0 14.1 43.3
2013 669 45.0 14.8 35.3
2014 661 47.0 14.0 34.6
2015 663 46.0 14.4 39.1
2016 662 48.0 13.7 39.6
2017 681 50.0 13.6 40.2
2018 664 51.0 13.0 37.8
2019 626 52.8 11.8 37.2
2020 615 51.0 12.0 41
2021 595 39.0 15.2 45.7
2022 609 40.0 15.2 41.4
2023 600 36.8 16.3 51.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

Mechanicville Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
201399.7%0.0%0.2%99.8%99.7%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.7%99.8%
201499.4%0.0%0.5%99.5%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.5%99.4%99.5%
201598.8%0.0%0.0%100.0%99.1%99.9%99.9%100.0%99.9%99.9%
201699.5%0.0%0.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%
201799.3%0.2%0.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%
201899.1%0.2%0.6%99.9%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.7%99.9%99.7%
201999.0%0.0%0.0%99.7%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.5%99.5%99.5%
202099.0%0.0%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.2%99.4%99.5%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Mechanicville Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $308 (2.9%) $10,187 (97.1%) $10,495
2020 $392 (3.3%) $11,334 (96.6%) $11,727
2021 $518 (4.8%) $10,335 (95.2%) $10,853
2022 $1,129 (10.8%) $9,357 (89.2%) $10,487
2023 $1,400 (12.4%) $9,857 (87.6%) $11,257

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mechanicville Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 821st of 2413 Elementary schoolsRanks 1544th of 2439 Elementary schools
 29.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mechanicville Elementary School)6127.8
 33.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mechanicville City School District)6027.8
 32.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York)5244.9
 7.1%
3rd Grade Math (Mechanicville Elementary School)5445.4
 8.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Mechanicville City School District)5445.4
 8.6%
   3rd Grade Math (New York)5453.7
 0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mechanicville Elementary School)7446.7
 27.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Mechanicville City School District)7446.7
 27.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4848.8
 0.8%
4th Grade Math (Mechanicville Elementary School)6352.3
 10.7%
   4th Grade Math (Mechanicville City School District)6351.1
 11.9%
   4th Grade Math (New York)5053.9
 3.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mechanicville Elementary School)3140.9
 9.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Mechanicville City School District)3140.9
 9.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New York)3845.1
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Mechanicville Elementary School)5431
 23%
   5th Grade Math (Mechanicville City School District)5431
 23%
   5th Grade Math (New York)4649.7
 3.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students626600
 4.2%
African American1210
 16.7%
American Indian00
Asian92
 77.8%
Hispanic2018
 10%
Pacific Islander00
White553559
 1.1%
Two or More Races3211
 65.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients37.2%51.5%
 14.3%

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Students who attend Mechanicville Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Mechanicville Junior/Senior High School

Mechanicville Elementary School ranks 1544th of 2439 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 600 students attended Mechanicville Elementary School.

Students at Mechanicville Elementary School are 93% White, 3% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 2% African American.


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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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