Below Average
#3677 of 4,742 schools in NY
Carroll Hill School
Elementary School · Troy City School District · Troy, NY
A Troy City School District elementary school where students score 23 points below what's typical for similar communities.
112 DELAWARE AVE, Troy, NY 12180
- Math 18% proficient (2022)
- Reading 18% proficient (2022)
- 7.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Carroll Hill School score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 51 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 18% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 24% (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
81%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Carroll Hill 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 17Car-Dependent
- Transit 30Some Transit
- Bike 21Somewhat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kipp Troy Preparatory Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.5 | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 742 | Compare → |
| PS 16Enrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 242 | Compare → |
| Susan Odell Taylor School for ChildrenPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 62 | Compare → |
| Sacred Heart SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–6 | 1.0 mi | 74 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Troy City School District
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #7 of 7
- District spending per student
- $30,524NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Carroll Hill School is listed in TROY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Carroll Hill School
Carroll Hill School is a public elementary school in Troy, NY, part of Troy City School District, serving approximately 321 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 7.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #3,677 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 321
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Rensselaer County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 55.1%
- Phone
- (518) 328-5701
- 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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