Below Average
#3677 of 4,742 schools in NY
Carroll Hill School
Elementary School · TROY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
112 DELAWARE AVE, Troy, NY 12180
Enrollment
321
Student-Teacher
7.5:1
Score
4.9
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
321
Student-Teacher
7.5:1
Score
4.9
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#3,677 of 4,742
In Troy
#11 of 16
public schools
In district
#7 of 7
TROY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
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Carroll Hill School
Elementary School in Troy · grades Kindergarten – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Carroll Hill School
Carroll Hill School is a public elementary school in Troy, NY, part of TROY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT. Carroll Hill School serves approximately 321 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 7.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Carroll Hill School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #3,677 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for Carroll Hill School show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 4.9 · Below Average
- District avg 6.1
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
At 7.5:1 students to teachers, Carroll Hill School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
55% of students at Carroll Hill School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Carroll Hill School — Students at Carroll Hill School score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
81%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 34 test records from NY state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 5.9/10.
How Carroll Hill School Compares
See how Carroll Hill School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
112 DELAWARE AVE, Troy, NY 12180
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Carroll Hill School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. BELL TOP SCHOOL (rated 7.9/10, 3.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is NORTH GREENBUSH SCHOOL (rated 7.5/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, PS 16 (rated 7.4/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Troy, see our Troy schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.6 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| PS 16 Troy | 0.8 mi | 7.4 |
| KIPP TROY PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL Troy | 0.8 mi | 4.5 |
| EMMA WILLARD SCHOOL Troy | 0.9 mi | 7.8 |
| SUSAN ODELL TAYLOR SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN Troy | 0.9 mi | 5.9 |
| LA SALLE INSTITUTE Troy | 1.2 mi | 5.8 |
| NORTH GREENBUSH SCHOOL Troy | 1.2 mi | 7.5 |
| TROY HIGH SCHOOL Troy | 1.2 mi | 7.5 |
| SACRED HEART SCHOOL Troy | 1.0 mi | 6.8 |
| TROY MIDDLE SCHOOL Troy | 1.3 mi | 6.1 |
| PS 14 Troy | 1.2 mi | 7.1 |
| GARDNER-DICKINSON SCHOOL Wynantskill | 1.7 mi | 5.9 |
| PS 2 Troy | 2.3 mi | 5.7 |
| PS 18 Troy | 2.1 mi | 5.6 |
| HEATLY SCHOOL Green Island | 2.4 mi | 5.2 |
| ST JUDE THE APOSTLE SCHOOL Wynantskill | 2.0 mi | 5.6 |
| WATERVLIET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Watervliet | 2.3 mi | 4.0 |
| WATERVLIET JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Watervliet | 2.2 mi | 5.1 |
| BELL TOP SCHOOL Troy | 3.0 mi | 7.9 |
| ST COLMAN'S SCHOOL Watervliet | 3.2 mi | 4.7 |
| LANSINGBURGH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Troy | 3.6 mi | 7.4 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 12180 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$73,767
Median Home Value
$233,000
Median Rent
$1,188/mo
Population
54,071
College Educated
40.1%
Homeownership
47.5%
Avg Commute
22.3 min
Poverty Rate
16.9%
Median Age
34.6
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| BGLIG-SHIRLEY RODRIGUEZ-REMENESKI CS Bronx, NY | 4.9 |
| CHESTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Chester, NY | 4.9 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Carroll Hill School
What grades does Carroll Hill School serve?
Carroll Hill School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Carroll Hill School?
Carroll Hill School has an enrollment of approximately 321 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carroll Hill School?
The student-teacher ratio at Carroll Hill School is 7.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Carroll Hill School rank in NY?
Carroll Hill School ranks #3,677 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Carroll Hill School's MySchoolScout rating?
Carroll Hill School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Carroll Hill School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Carroll Hill School has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Carroll Hill School a charter school?
No, Carroll Hill School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Carroll Hill School a Title I school?
No, Carroll Hill School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Carroll Hill School?
81.0% of students at Carroll Hill 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.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 321
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 81.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Rensselaer County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 55.1%
- Phone
- (518) 328-5701
Resources & Links
District
TROY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT- District Enrollment
- 3,679
- Schools in District
- 7
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $30,524
- District Rank
- #7 of 7
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