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#4706 of 4,742 schools in NY
Pleasant Avenue School
Elementary School · Johnstown City School District · Johnstown, NY
A Johnstown City School District elementary school where students score 25 points below what's typical for similar communities.
235 PLEASANT AVE, Johnstown, NY 12095
- Math 32% proficient (2013)
- Reading 17% proficient (2013)
- 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pleasant Avenue School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2013 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 23 points since 2010, to 25% in 2013, across a 5-year record (2009–2013).
Show all 5 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2013) · reading/ELA 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2013)
Based on 10 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
56.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Pleasant Avenue 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 42Car-Dependent
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average409/100K
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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
$69,864
Median home value
$159,700
Median rent
$860/mo
College educated
24.7%
Homeownership
66.6%
Poverty rate
7.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 12095; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warren Street SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 2–4 | 1.0 mi | 297 | Compare → |
| Park Terrace SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.7 | PK–2 | 1.9 mi | 274 | Compare → |
| Kingsborough SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.0 | PK–2 | 3.3 mi | 339 | Compare → |
| Fonda-fultonville K-4 SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–4 | 4.4 mi | 532 | 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.
Johnstown City School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $24,245NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pleasant Avenue School is listed in JOHNSTOWN CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pleasant Avenue School
Pleasant Avenue School is a public elementary school in Johnstown, NY, part of Johnstown City School District, serving approximately 269 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.5 out of 10 and ranks #4,706 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2013) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2013).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pleasant Avenue School
What grades does Pleasant Avenue School serve?
Pleasant Avenue School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Pleasant Avenue School?
Pleasant Avenue School has an enrollment of approximately 269 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Avenue School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Avenue School is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pleasant Avenue School rank in NY?
Pleasant Avenue School ranks #4,706 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Pleasant Avenue School's MySchoolScout rating?
Pleasant Avenue School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.5 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 Pleasant Avenue School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pleasant Avenue School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2013) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2013).
Is Pleasant Avenue School a charter school?
No, Pleasant Avenue School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pleasant Avenue School a Title I school?
No, Pleasant Avenue School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pleasant Avenue School?
56.9% of students at Pleasant Avenue 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 – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 269
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Fulton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 43.1%
- Phone
- (518) 762-8610
- Area population (ZIP 12095)
- 12,013
- Area average commute
- 18 min
- Area median age
- 43.5
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 · 2013 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2013 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 · 2013 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2013 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 12095; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2013; directory SY 2023–24
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