Guilderland Central School District


Summary:

The Guilderland Central School District is a high-performing school system in New York, comprising 7 schools that serve students from elementary through high school. The district's schools consistently rank among the top in the state, with several standout institutions that excel in academic achievement and student outcomes.

Guilderland High School is the district's flagship, ranking in the top 20% of New York high schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts strong test scores, with over 80% proficiency in many Regents exams, and a relatively low dropout rate of 4.5%. Farnsworth Middle School also performs exceptionally well, ranking in the top 25% of New York middle schools and demonstrating particularly high proficiency rates in 8th-grade math and science assessments. At the elementary level, Pine Bush Elementary and Guilderland Elementary stand out as the top performers, often exceeding district and state averages in proficiency, especially in math.

Overall, the Guilderland Central School District provides a high-quality education, with its schools consistently outperforming state averages on key metrics such as test scores, graduation rates, and student-teacher ratios. While the district has identified a few areas for potential improvement, such as addressing chronic absenteeism at the high school level, the data suggests a district-wide culture of academic excellence and a commitment to equitable outcomes for all students.

District Detail

 8 School Rd
Guilderland Center, NY 12085-0018

 (518) 456-6200

SchoolDigger Rank:
186th of 874 New York districts

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Grades served: K-12
Students: 4,822

Primary Schools: 5
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0
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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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