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William B Tecler Arts in Education

Elementary School · Amsterdam City School District · Amsterdam, NY

An Amsterdam City School District elementary school where students score 24 points below what's typical for similar communities.

210 NORTHERN BLVD, Amsterdam, NY 12010

  • Math 25% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 27% proficient (2022)
  • 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.0Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.86 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics3.4Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency25.1% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency26.6% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-28.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-34.3 pts
Overall Proficiency26% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)50% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-23.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile15th
Resources & Environment3.1Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.8:1
District spending per student$20,729
Chronic Absenteeism41.8%

Students at William B Tecler Arts in Education score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency27%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 35 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 26% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
68%
ELA
54%
2010
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2011
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2012
Math
6%
ELA
8%
2013
Math
13%
ELA
13%
2014
Math
17%
ELA
17%
2015
Math
22%
ELA
22%
2016
Math
20%
ELA
22%
2017
Math
13%
ELA
22%
2018
Math
24%
ELA
22%
2019
Math
24%
ELA
22%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
28%
ELA
39%
2022
Math
25%
ELA
27%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 29% (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

56.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where William B Tecler Arts in Education 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 19Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average495/100K

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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

$60,013

Median home value

$161,500

Median rent

$952/mo

College educated

22.9%

Homeownership

63.8%

Poverty rate

16.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 12010; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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Raphael J Mcnulty Academy for Intern Studies & LiteracyEnrollment path unverified3.0PK–51.6 mi460Compare →
William H Barkley MicrosocietyEnrollment path unverified3.5PK–52.6 mi294Compare →
Broadalbin-perth Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.6PK–64.3 mi888Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Amsterdam City School District

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#2 of 6
District spending per student
$20,729NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
24.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

William B Tecler Arts in Education is listed in AMSTERDAM CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About William B Tecler Arts in Education

William B Tecler Arts in Education is a public elementary school in Amsterdam, NY, part of Amsterdam City School District, serving approximately 488 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #3,478 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about William B Tecler Arts in Education

What grades does William B Tecler Arts in Education serve?

William B Tecler Arts in Education serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend William B Tecler Arts in Education?

William B Tecler Arts in Education has an enrollment of approximately 488 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at William B Tecler Arts in Education?

The student-teacher ratio at William B Tecler Arts in Education is 16.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does William B Tecler Arts in Education rank in NY?

William B Tecler Arts in Education ranks #3,478 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is William B Tecler Arts in Education's MySchoolScout rating?

William B Tecler Arts in Education has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 William B Tecler Arts in Education?

Based on loaded state assessment records, William B Tecler Arts in Education has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is William B Tecler Arts in Education a charter school?

No, William B Tecler Arts in Education is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is William B Tecler Arts in Education a Title I school?

No, William B Tecler Arts in Education is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for William B Tecler Arts in Education?

56.4% of students at William B Tecler Arts in Education 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
488
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
29
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Montgomery County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
41.8%
Area population (ZIP 12010)
27,339
Area average commute
22.7 min
Area median age
42
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 12010; 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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