Below Average
#4123 of 4,742 schools in NY
Harmony Hill School
Elementary School · Cohoes City School District · Cohoes, NY
A Cohoes City School District elementary school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
MADELON K HICKEY WAY, Cohoes, NY 12047
- Math 27% proficient (2022)
- Reading 34% proficient (2022)
- 13:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Harmony Hill School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 30% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 39% (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
62.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Harmony 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 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,299/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cohoes), 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
$66,970
Median home value
$237,200
Median rent
$1,213/mo
College educated
32.7%
Homeownership
47.3%
Poverty rate
20.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 12047; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abram Lansing SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 320 | Compare → |
| Boght Hills SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | K–5 | 1.8 mi | 547 | Compare → |
| Latham Ridge SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–5 | 1.8 mi | 451 | Compare → |
| Van Schaick Island SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–5 | 1.8 mi | 137 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Cohoes City School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $24,017NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Harmony Hill School is listed in COHOES CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Harmony Hill School
Harmony Hill School is a public elementary school in Cohoes, NY, part of Cohoes City School District, serving approximately 378 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #4,123 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Harmony Hill School
What grades does Harmony Hill School serve?
Harmony Hill School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Harmony Hill School?
Harmony Hill School has an enrollment of approximately 378 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harmony Hill School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harmony Hill School is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Harmony Hill School rank in NY?
Harmony Hill School ranks #4,123 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Harmony Hill School's MySchoolScout rating?
Harmony Hill School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Harmony Hill School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Harmony Hill School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Harmony Hill School a charter school?
No, Harmony Hill School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Harmony Hill School a Title I school?
No, Harmony Hill School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Harmony Hill School?
62.4% of students at Harmony 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 378
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Albany County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.7%
- Phone
- (518) 233-1900
- Area population (ZIP 12047)
- 23,406
- Area average commute
- 23.8 min
- Area median age
- 37.3
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 12047; 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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