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#4397 of 4,742 schools in NY

Boulevard School

Elementary School · Gloversville City School District · Gloversville, NY

A Gloversville City School District elementary school where students score 26 points below what's typical for similar communities.

56 EAST BLVD, Gloversville, NY 12078

  • Math 17% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 20% proficient (2022)
  • 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.3Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.41 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics2.5Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency16.9% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency20.1% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-36.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-40.8 pts
Overall Proficiency18% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-25.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile8th
Resources & Environment6.3Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.1:1
District spending per student$26,721
Chronic Absenteeism42.3%

Students at Boulevard School score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency17%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency20%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 19% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
88%
ELA
71%
2010
Math
54%
ELA
46%
2011
Math
54%
ELA
47%
2012
Math
12%
ELA
12%
2013
Math
22%
ELA
17%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
22%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2016
Math
42%
ELA
32%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
27%
2018
Math
33%
ELA
30%
2019
Math
33%
ELA
30%
2020*
Math
24%
ELA
35%
2021*
Math
24%
ELA
35%
2022
Math
17%
ELA
20%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 33% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

73%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Boulevard 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 67Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,639/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Gloversville), 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

$54,565

Median home value

$122,400

Median rent

$908/mo

College educated

18.4%

Homeownership

61.4%

Poverty rate

19.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 12078; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Warren Street SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.42–44.2 mi297Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Gloversville City School District

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#2 of 5
District spending per student
$26,721NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
25.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Boulevard School is listed in GLOVERSVILLE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Boulevard School

Boulevard School is a public elementary school in Gloversville, NY, part of Gloversville City School District, serving approximately 544 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #4,397 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Boulevard School

What grades does Boulevard School serve?

Boulevard School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.

How many students attend Boulevard School?

Boulevard School has an enrollment of approximately 544 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Boulevard School?

The student-teacher ratio at Boulevard School is 10.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Boulevard School rank in NY?

Boulevard School ranks #4,397 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Boulevard School's MySchoolScout rating?

Boulevard School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 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 Boulevard School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Boulevard School has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Boulevard School a charter school?

No, Boulevard School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Boulevard School a Title I school?

No, Boulevard School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Boulevard School?

73.0% of students at Boulevard 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
3rd – 5th
Enrollment
544
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
54
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Fulton County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
42.3%
Area population (ZIP 12078)
23,087
Area average commute
24.4 min
Area median age
39
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 12078; 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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