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Pittsfield School District

Public school districtGrades PK–12

Serves Pittsfield.

Students
4,873
Schools
14
Spent per student
$24,841
MA $26,530
Students per teacher
10:1
The gist

What stands out about Pittsfield School District

  • School Grade C−: better than 18% of New York districts
  • Math proficiency 17 pts below the state
  • Reading / language arts 15 pts below the state
  • Spends 6% less per student than the MA average
  • 10 students per teacher

Where would my kid go?

The school path for Spackenkill.

K–2Nassau SchoolSpackenkill Union Free School District
3–5Hagan SchoolSpackenkill Union Free School District
6–8Orville A Todd Middle SchoolSpackenkill Union Free School District
9–12Spackenkill High SchoolSpackenkill Union Free School District

Test scores vs. MA

2020–21
Math proficiency19%
State average 36%
Reading / language arts34%
State average 48.5%
Graduation rate (4-year)84%
State average 88.8%

Where the money goes

fiscal 2024
$24,841 per student · 6% below MA
Spending
Classroom instruction 63%Support & administration 37%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 21%State 66%Federal 13%

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

Enrollment over time
5,012’20
4,747’21
4,805’22
4,876’23
4,873’24

About steady.

Students
White 51%Hispanic 23%Black 13%Two or more races 11%Asian 1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%

Schools in the district

14 public schools.

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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