Top Rankings
Menands Union Free School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 257 students in Menands Union Free School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New York.
Public School in Menands Union Free School District have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
1 School
4,816 Schools
# Students
257 Students
2,507,390 Students
# Teachers
30 Teachers
217,162 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Menands Union Free School District, which is ranked #450 of all 1,008 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#426 out of 1017 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
78%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.71
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
28%
10%
% Hispanic
5%
30%
% Black
38%
16%
% White
27%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $37,541 is higher than the state median of $31,324. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $36,440 is higher than the state median of $32,199. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$37,541
$31,324
Spending / Student
$36,440
$32,199
Best Menands Union Free School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Menands School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
19 Wards Ln
Albany, NY 12204
(518) 465-4561
Albany, NY 12204
(518) 465-4561
Gr: PK-8 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Menands Union Free School District?
Menands Union Free School District manages 1 public schools serving 257 students.
What is the rank of Menands Union Free School District?
Menands Union Free School District is ranked #450 out of 1,008 school districts in New York (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Menands Union Free School District?
38% of Menands Union Free School District students are Black, 28% of students are Asian, 27% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Menands Union Free School District?
Menands Union Free School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Menands Union Free School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $36,440 is higher than the state median of $32,199. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
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