North Colonie CSD School District
School District · Latham, New York
Avg Rating
7.1
out of 10
Schools
8
6 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
6,109
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.1:1
Avg Rating
7.1
out of 10
Schools
8
6 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
6,109
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.1:1
How this district compares
New York rank
#176 of 615
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.8
above New York avg
Per-pupil spending
$20,500
$7,280 vs New York median
District size
6,109 students
Much larger than New York median
The short answer
North Colonie CSD ranks #176 of 615 New York districts by overall school rating. North Colonie CSD's schools with real test data average 7.1/10 across 8 schools. Its top-rated schools are Southgate School (8.2/10), Loudonville School (7.9/10), and Forts Ferry School (7.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.2/10 despite 23% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.0 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among North Colonie CSD schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +18.4 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among North Colonie CSD schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in North Colonie CSD
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (8 of 8). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southgate School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Loudonville School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Forts Ferry School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Shaker Middle School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Shaker High School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 6 | Blue Creek School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 7 | Boght Hills School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 8 | Latham Ridge School | 6.1 / 10 |
See all 8 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About North Colonie CSD
North Colonie CSD is a Latham, New York school district serving 8 schools.The district educates 6,109 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.1:1. District-level spending was $20,500 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 7.1/10, North Colonie CSD is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Southgate School, which has a composite score of 8.2/10.
In standardized testing, North Colonie CSD students show an average math proficiency of 70.2% and ELA proficiency of 62.2%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in North Colonie CSD, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in North Colonie CSD with test data.
Schools in North Colonie CSD
8 schoolsElementary Schools6
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- New York
- City
- Latham
- Total Enrollment
- 6,109
- Teachers (FTE)
- 503
- District spending per student
- $20,500NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 6.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in North Colonie CSD?
North Colonie CSD has 8 schools in total — 6 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 North Colonie CSD?
The average composite rating for North Colonie CSD is 7.1/10. 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 North Colonie CSD?
North Colonie CSD's district-level spending was $20,500 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 North Colonie CSD?
The average student-teacher ratio in North Colonie CSD is 12.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in North Colonie CSD?
Southgate School is the highest-rated school in North Colonie CSD with a composite score of 8.2/10.
What are the test scores in North Colonie CSD?
Across schools in North Colonie CSD with test data, the average math proficiency is 70.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 62.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does North Colonie CSD compare to other districts in New York?
North Colonie CSD has an average school rating of 7.1/10 across 8 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
- 7.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 70.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 62.2%
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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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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