Rensselaer City School District
School District · Rensselaer, New York
Avg Rating
4.2
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$23,900
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
Avg Rating
4.2
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$23,900
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
Evaluating Rensselaer City School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Rensselaer City School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Rensselaer Junior/senior High School
Rensselaer · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Van Rensselaer Elementary School
Rensselaer · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
New York rank
#606 of 615
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-2.0
below New York avg
Per-pupil spending
$23,900
$3,880 vs New York median
District size
1,005 students
Smaller than New York median
Top-Rated Schools in Rensselaer City School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rensselaer Junior/senior High School | 5.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Van Rensselaer Elementary School | 3.1 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Rensselaer City School District
Rensselaer City School District is a Rensselaer, New York school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 1,005 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.3:1. The district invests $23,900 per student annually.
With an average rating of 4.2/10, Rensselaer City School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Rensselaer Junior/senior High School, which has a composite score of 5.3/10.
In standardized testing, Rensselaer City School District students show an average math proficiency of 31.6% and ELA proficiency of 35.9%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Rensselaer City School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Rensselaer City School District with test data.
Schools in Rensselaer City School District
2 schools Elementary Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- New York
- City
- Rensselaer
- Total Enrollment
- 1,005
- Teachers (FTE)
- 82
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Rensselaer City School District?
Rensselaer City School District has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Rensselaer City School District?
The average composite rating for Rensselaer City School District is 4.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Rensselaer City School District?
Rensselaer City School District spends $23,900 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Rensselaer City School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Rensselaer City School District is 12.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Rensselaer City School District?
Rensselaer Junior/senior High School is the highest-rated school in Rensselaer City School District with a composite score of 5.3/10.
What are the test scores in Rensselaer City School District?
Across schools in Rensselaer City School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 31.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 35.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
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
- 4.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 31.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 35.9%
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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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