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Watervliet City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,393 students in Watervliet City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Watervliet City School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is equal to the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
2 Schools
4,818 Schools
# Students
1,393 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
106 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Watervliet City School District, which is ranked #974 of all 1,015 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has increased from 75-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#961 out of 1020 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
78%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.75
0.72
# American Indian Students
n/a
18,867 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
136 Students
254,462 Students
% Asian Students
10%
10%
# Hispanic Students
282 Students
757,452 Students
% Hispanic Students
20%
30%
# Black Students
257 Students
389,125 Students
% Black Students
19%
16%
# White Students
561 Students
995,067 Students
% White Students
40%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
5,556 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
156 Students
87,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
11%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
1
62,556
# Students in K Grade:
96
171,540
# Students in 1st Grade:
118
177,074
# Students in 2nd Grade:
112
181,096
# Students in 3rd Grade:
95
177,104
# Students in 4th Grade:
119
180,516
# Students in 5th Grade:
118
181,163
# Students in 6th Grade:
118
184,038
# Students in 7th Grade:
105
185,375
# Students in 8th Grade:
98
188,665
# Students in 9th Grade:
128
205,039
# Students in 10th Grade:
107
201,456
# Students in 11th Grade:
95
191,213
# Students in 12th Grade:
78
185,905
# Ungraded Students:
5
35,972
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,395 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,307. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,506 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$33 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$30 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,395
$31,307
Spending / Student
$21,506
$32,183
Best Watervliet City School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Watervliet Junior-senior High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1245 Hillside Dr
Watervliet, NY 12189
(518) 629-3300
Watervliet, NY 12189
(518) 629-3300
Grades: 6-12
| 731 students
Rank: #22.
Watervliet Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2557 10th Ave
Watervliet, NY 12189
(518) 629-3400
Watervliet, NY 12189
(518) 629-3400
Grades: PK-5
| 662 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Watervliet City School District?
Watervliet City School District manages 2 public schools serving 1,393 students.
What is the rank of Watervliet City School District?
Watervliet City School District is ranked #974 out of 1,015 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Watervliet City School District?
40% of Watervliet City School District students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 10% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Watervliet City School District?
Watervliet City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Watervliet City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,506 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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