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Glencliff School

Elementary School · Niskayuna Central School District · Rexford, NY

A Niskayuna Central School District elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

961 RIVERVIEW RD, Rexford, NY 12148

  • Math 56% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 55% proficient (2022)
  • 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.0Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.7 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.2Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency55.7% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency55.4% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg+2.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-5.5 pts
Overall Proficiency56% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)60% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-4.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile58th
Resources & Environment6.7Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.5:1
District spending per student$19,046
Chronic Absenteeism16.3%

Students at Glencliff School score 56% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency56%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency55%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 56% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
98%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2013
Math
67%
ELA
52%
2014
Math
67%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
67%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2021*
Math
62%
ELA
66%
2022
Math
56%
ELA
55%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 64% (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

26.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Glencliff 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 5Car-Dependent
  • Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average454/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$135,694

Median home value

$406,100

Median rent

$1,134/mo

College educated

57.7%

Homeownership

82%

Poverty rate

4.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 12148; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Craig Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.6K–52.1 mi403Compare →
Pashley Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.6K–52.1 mi481Compare →
Yates Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.2PK–52.5 mi318Compare →
Glen-worden Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.0K–52.6 mi206Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Niskayuna Central School District

Schools in district
8
Rank in district
#7 of 8
District spending per student
$19,046NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Glencliff School is listed in NISKAYUNA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Glencliff School

Glencliff School is a public elementary school in Rexford, NY, part of Niskayuna Central School District, serving approximately 387 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,678 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Glencliff School

What grades does Glencliff School serve?

Glencliff School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Glencliff School?

Glencliff School has an enrollment of approximately 387 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Glencliff School?

The student-teacher ratio at Glencliff School is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Glencliff School rank in NY?

Glencliff School ranks #2,678 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Glencliff School's MySchoolScout rating?

Glencliff School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Glencliff School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Glencliff School has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Glencliff School a charter school?

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

Is Glencliff School a Title I school?

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

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

26.4% of students at Glencliff 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
387
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
31
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Saratoga County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
16.3%
Area population (ZIP 12148)
4,121
Area median age
53.5
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 12148; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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