Watervliet City School District
School District · Watervliet, New York
Avg Rating
5.3
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
1,485
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
Avg Rating
5.3
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
1,485
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
How this district compares
New York rank
#560 of 615
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.1
below New York avg
Per-pupil spending
$23,663
$4,117 vs New York median
District size
1,485 students
Typical than New York median
STAAR proficiency rose +7.4 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Watervliet City School District schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Watervliet 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 | Watervliet Elementary School | 5.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Watervliet Junior-Senior High School | 5.1 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Watervliet City School District
Watervliet City School District is a Watervliet, New York school district serving 2 schools.The district educates 1,485 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.1:1. District-level spending was $23,663 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.3/10, Watervliet City School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Watervliet Elementary School, which has a composite score of 5.5/10.
In standardized testing, Watervliet City School District students show an average math proficiency of 35.6% and ELA proficiency of 35.8%.
The district includes 1 elementary school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Watervliet City School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Watervliet City School District with test data.
Schools in Watervliet City School District
2 schoolsElementary Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- New York
- City
- Watervliet
- Total Enrollment
- 1,485
- Teachers (FTE)
- 105
- District spending per student
- $23,663NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 19.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Watervliet City School District?
Watervliet 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 Watervliet City School District?
The average composite rating for Watervliet City School District is 5.3/10. 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 Watervliet City School District?
Watervliet City School District's district-level spending was $23,663 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 Watervliet City School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Watervliet City School District is 14.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Watervliet City School District?
Watervliet Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Watervliet City School District with a composite score of 5.5/10.
What are the test scores in Watervliet City School District?
Across schools in Watervliet City School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 35.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 35.8%. 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
- 5.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 35.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 35.8%
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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