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Broadalbin-Perth Central School District

Public school districtGrades PK–12Regional · 4 towns

Serves Broadalbin, Perth, Providence and Broadalbin, and parts of Johnstown, Mayfield, Amsterdam and Edinburg.

Students
1,635
Schools
2
Spent per student
$22,203
NY $34,607
Students per teacher
12:1
Free or reduced lunch
38%
Debt
$28.0M
fiscal 2024
The gist

What stands out about Broadalbin-Perth Central School District

  • School Grade B−: better than 49% of New York districts
  • Math proficiency 6 pts below the state
  • Spends 36% less per student than the NY average
  • 12 students per teacher
  • Enrollment down 5.4% since 2020
  • Debt of $28.0M, about $17,122 per student

Where would my kid go?

The school path for Broadalbin.

Test scores vs. NY

2020–21
Math proficiency50%
State average 55.9%
Reading / language arts62%
State average 62.4%
Graduation rate (4-year)87%
State average 83.5%

Where the money goes

fiscal 2024
$22,203 per student · 36% below NY
Spending
Classroom instruction 59%Support & administration 39%Other 2%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 42%State 52%Federal 6%

U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.

Enrollment over time
1,728’20
1,694’21
1,693’22
1,679’23
1,635’24

Down 5.4% since 2020.

Students
White 94%Hispanic 3%Two or more races 2%Black <1%Asian <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%

Schools in the district

2 public schools.

Towns served

Nearby districts

Compare spending and schools next door.

District facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES directory and district boundaries) and the U.S. Census Bureau school finance survey. Test scores and graduation: EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Neighbor ratings are opinions.

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