Serving 488 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, William B Tecler Arts In Education ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 488 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
William B Tecler Arts In Education's student population of 488 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
488 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Rankings
William B Tecler Arts In Education ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of William B Tecler Arts In Education is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3614 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
42%
30%
Black
3%
16%
White
50%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is William B Tecler Arts In Education's ranking?
William B Tecler Arts In Education is ranked #3614 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are William B Tecler Arts In Education often compared to?
William B Tecler Arts In Educationis often viewed alongside schools like Schoharie Elementary School, Marie Curie Institute Of Engineering And Communication, William H Barkley Microsociety by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend William B Tecler Arts In Education?
488 students attend William B Tecler Arts In Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of William B Tecler Arts In Education students are White, 42% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of William B Tecler Arts In Education?
William B Tecler Arts In Education has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does William B Tecler Arts In Education offer ?
William B Tecler Arts In Education offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is William B Tecler Arts In Education part of?
William B Tecler Arts In Education is part of Amsterdam City School District.
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