Lansingburgh Central School District
School District · Troy, New York
Avg Rating
5.5
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
2,109
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.9:1
Avg Rating
5.5
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
2,109
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.9:1
How this district compares
New York rank
#544 of 615
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.9
below New York avg
Per-pupil spending
$26,821
$959 vs New York median
District size
2,109 students
Larger than New York median
The short answer
Lansingburgh Central School District ranks #544 of 615 New York districts by overall school rating. Lansingburgh Central School District's schools with real test data average 5.5/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Rensselaer Park Elementary School (7.1/10), Lansingburgh Senior High School (6.3/10), and Knickerbacker Middle School (5.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +14.2 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Lansingburgh Central School District schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Lansingburgh Central School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rensselaer Park Elementary School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Lansingburgh Senior High School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Knickerbacker Middle School | 5.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Turnpike Elementary School | 3.3 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Lansingburgh Central School District
Lansingburgh Central School District is a Troy, New York school district serving 4 schools.The district educates 2,109 students with a student-teacher ratio of 9.9:1. District-level spending was $26,821 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.5/10, Lansingburgh Central School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Rensselaer Park Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.1/10.
In standardized testing, Lansingburgh Central School District students show an average math proficiency of 44.4% and ELA proficiency of 42.0%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Lansingburgh Central School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Lansingburgh Central School District with test data.
Schools in Lansingburgh Central School District
4 schoolsElementary Schools2
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- New York
- City
- Troy
- Total Enrollment
- 2,109
- Teachers (FTE)
- 212
- District spending per student
- $26,821NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 21.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Lansingburgh Central School District?
Lansingburgh Central School District has 4 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Lansingburgh Central School District?
The average composite rating for Lansingburgh Central School District is 5.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Lansingburgh Central School District?
Lansingburgh Central School District's district-level spending was $26,821 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Lansingburgh Central School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Lansingburgh Central School District is 9.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Lansingburgh Central School District?
Rensselaer Park Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Lansingburgh Central School District with a composite score of 7.1/10.
What are the test scores in Lansingburgh Central School District?
Across schools in Lansingburgh Central School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 44.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 42.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Lansingburgh Central School District compare to other districts in New York?
Lansingburgh Central School District has an average school rating of 5.5/10 across 4 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in New York by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 44.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 42.0%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, New York State Education Dept., and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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