Very Good
#811 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 17% in state
Bell Top School
Elementary School · East Greenbush Central School District · Troy, NY
An East Greenbush Central School District elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
39 REYNOLDS RD, Troy, NY 12180
- Math 79% proficient (2022)
- Reading 68% proficient (2022)
- 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bell Top School score 73% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 19 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 74% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
20.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bell Top School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,272/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Troy), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$73,767
Median home value
$233,000
Median rent
$1,188/mo
College educated
40.1%
Homeownership
47.5%
Poverty rate
16.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 12180; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodland Hill Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–8 | 1.6 mi | 314 | Compare → |
| North Greenbush SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | K–2 | 1.8 mi | 31 | Compare → |
| Robert C Parker SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–8 | 1.8 mi | 99 | Compare → |
| Gardner-dickinson SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–8 | 2.1 mi | 311 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
East Greenbush Central School District
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #2 of 7
- District spending per student
- $23,197NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bell Top School is listed in EAST GREENBUSH CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bell Top School
Bell Top School is a public elementary school in Troy, NY, part of East Greenbush Central School District, serving approximately 309 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #811 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bell Top School
What grades does Bell Top School serve?
Bell Top School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Bell Top School?
Bell Top School has an enrollment of approximately 309 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bell Top School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bell Top School is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bell Top School rank in NY?
Bell Top School ranks #811 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Bell Top School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bell Top School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Bell Top School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bell Top School has 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Bell Top School a charter school?
No, Bell Top School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bell Top School a Title I school?
No, Bell Top School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bell Top School?
20.1% of students at Bell Top School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 309
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Rensselaer County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.4%
- Phone
- (518) 207-2600
- Area population (ZIP 12180)
- 54,071
- Area average commute
- 22.3 min
- Area median age
- 34.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 12180; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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