Best Public Schools in Zip Code 12306

Summary:

The 12306 zip code area is home to 4 schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school grades, across two different school districts - Schalmont Central School District and Schenectady City School District. While Schalmont High School stands out as a strong performer, with high Regents exam proficiency and a relatively high graduation rate, the other schools in the area show more mixed results, with Van Corlaer Elementary School struggling the most, particularly in terms of low proficiency rates and a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

The data reveals a significant disparity in school performance within the 12306 zip code area. Schalmont High School and Schalmont Middle School are performing relatively well, while Van Corlaer Elementary School is struggling. This highlights the importance of addressing the unique challenges faced by different schools and communities within the same geographic area. Additionally, the data suggests a correlation between higher free/reduced lunch rates and lower academic performance, underscoring the need for targeted interventions and support to address the impact of socioeconomic factors on student learning.

The performance and characteristics of the schools in the 12306 zip code area also vary significantly based on the school district they belong to, emphasizing the importance of district-level policies, resources, and leadership in shaping school outcomes. Overall, the analysis of the school data in this area reveals a complex landscape, with both high-performing and underperforming schools, and highlights the need for a nuanced approach to supporting all students and schools within the community.

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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
Van Corlaer Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2310 Guilderland Ave	Schenectady	12306	Schenectady County	Schenectady City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(518) 370-8270	436	36	12.1	78.4%	98 (22.5%)	93 (21.3%)	112 (25.7%)	74 (17.0%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.7%)	55 (12.6%)	12.9	2246^th of 2439 public elementary schools	7.9%		7.1	2375^th of 2434 public elementary schools	2.4%	129											35.5	16.7	29.0				22.6	6.1	10.8					100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	$12,981	$2,107	$10,874
Jefferson Elementary School	Public	K-4	100 Princetown Rd	Schenectady	12306	Schenectady County	Schalmont Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(518) 355-1342	677	46	14.5	27.0%	532 (78.6%)	14 (2.1%)	51 (7.5%)	12 (1.8%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	64 (9.5%)	46.5	1268^th of 2439 public elementary schools	48.0%		52.8	1105^th of 2434 public elementary schools	54.6%	163											39.2	47.7					40.3	62.5						99.5	99.5	100.0	100.0	100.0	99.7	99.8	99.8	$14,393	$00	$14,393
Schalmont Middle School	Public	5-8	2 Sabre Dr	Schenectady	12306	Schenectady County	Schalmont Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(518) 355-6110	561	56	10.0	28.0%	457 (81.5%)	17 (3.0%)	45 (8.0%)	11 (2.0%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	28 (5.0%)	41.2	902^nd of 1500 public middle schools	39.9%		61.5	494^th of 1479 public middle schools	66.6%	408	100.0					100.0							30.6	29.7	41.5	40.8			40.9	34.0	54.3	34.7	63.1	99.6	99.6	99.8	99.8	99.8	99.6	99.8	100.0	$11,880	$00	$11,880
Schalmont High School	Public	9-12	1 Sabre Dr	Schenectady	12306	Schenectady County	Schalmont Central School District	No	No	No	No	(518) 355-6110	572	48	11.8	32.7%	479 (83.7%)	8 (1.4%)	45 (7.9%)	10 (1.7%)	5 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	24 (4.2%)	63.8	444^th of 1228 public high schools	63.8%		67.9	349^th of 1190 public high schools	70.7%	95	87.9	57.9	61.8	89.0	67.0	62.5	70.7	85.7	69.4	91.7														99.5	99.5	99.8	99.8	99.8	99.7	99.7	99.8	$17,022	$00	$17,022

Cities Near Zip Code 12306

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Schenectady	0.3 mi	32	573^rd
Scotia	2.9 mi	7	285^th
Rexford	6.62 mi	1	289^th
Guilderland Center	6.62 mi	1	90^th
Albany	6.66 mi	40	656^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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Best Public Schools in Zip Code 12306

Schalmont High School

Jefferson Elementary School

Schalmont Middle School

Van Corlaer Elementary School

Cities Near Zip Code 12306