Best Schools in 12053, NY
12053, NY has 12 public schools (5 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 6,258 students. On average they score 52% on state proficiency tests against a projected 65%, so schools in 12053 underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 12053, NY
The top high schools in 12053, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Schalmont High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Schalmont Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 572 Students
2. Duanesburg High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Duanesburg Central School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 312 Students
3. Berne-knox-westerlo Junior-senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Berne-knox-westerlo Central School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 320 Students
4. Schoharie High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Schoharie Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 465 Students
5. Amsterdam High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Amsterdam City School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1179 Students
Best Middle Schools in 12053, NY
The top middle schools in 12053, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Schalmont Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Schalmont Central School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 561 Students
2. Wilbur H Lynch Literacy Academy
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Amsterdam City School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 817 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 12053, NY
The top elementary schools in 12053, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Berne-knox-westerlo Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Berne-knox-westerlo Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 371 Students
2. Duanesburg Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Duanesburg Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 332 Students
3. Schoharie Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Schoharie Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 347 Students
4. William H Barkley Microsociety
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Projected Test Scores
Amsterdam City School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 305 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 12053, NY
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
12053, NY has a total population of 4,398 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 29% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 12053, NY
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 12053, NY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.25 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.09 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.16 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 12053, NY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 12053, NY.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 12053, NY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 12053, NY
How many schools are in 12053, NY?
12053, NY has 12 public schools: 5 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 6,258 students in total.
How do schools in 12053 perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in 12053 score 52% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 65%, so on average schools in 12053 underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 12053?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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