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Argyle Central School District

Public school districtGrades PK–12Regional · 3 towns

Serves Fort Edward, Argyle and Argyle.

Students
500
Schools
2
Spent per student
$26,758
NY $34,607
Students per teacher
10:1
Free or reduced lunch
37%
Debt
$3.6M
fiscal 2024
The gist

What stands out about Argyle Central School District

  • School Grade C−: better than 23% of New York districts
  • Math proficiency 14 pts below the state
  • Reading / language arts 8 pts below the state
  • Graduation rate (4-year) 12 pts above the state
  • Spends 23% less per student than the NY average
  • 10 students per teacher
  • Enrollment up 11.6% since 2020
  • Debt of $3.6M, about $7,180 per student

Where would my kid go?

The school path for Broadalbin.

PK–6Broadalbin-Perth Elementary SchoolBroadalbin-Perth Central School District
7–12Broadalbin-Perth Junior-Senior High SchoolBroadalbin-Perth Central School District

Test scores vs. NY

2020–21
Math proficiency42%
State average 55.9%
Reading / language arts54%
State average 62.4%
Graduation rate (4-year)95%
State average 83.5% · small group: the state reports 90–100%

Where the money goes

fiscal 2024
$26,758 per student · 23% below NY
Spending
Classroom instruction 62%Support & administration 35%Other 3%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 33%State 59%Federal 8%

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

Enrollment over time
448’20
479’21
493’22
497’23
500’24

Up 11.6% since 2020.

Students
White 95%Hispanic 2%Two or more races 2%Asian <1%Black <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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