Mechanicville City School District

25 Kniskern Ave
Mechanicville, NY 12118-1995
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,326 students in Mechanicville City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Mechanicville City School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
2 Schools
4,815 Schools
# Students
1,326 Students
2,507,390 Students
# Teachers
99 Teachers
217,162 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Mechanicville City School District, which is ranked #630 of all 1,008 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NY)
#627 out of 1017 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
41%
52%
47%
49%
84%
78%
82%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.19
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
10%
% Hispanic
4%
30%
% Black
2%
16%
% White
90%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $22,800 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,324. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,932 is less than the state median of $32,199. The school district spending/student has declined by 17% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NY)
Total Revenue
$30 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$26 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,800
$31,324
Spending / Student
$19,932
$32,199

Best Mechanicville City School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mechanicville Junior/senior High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
25 Kniskern Ave
Mechanicville, NY 12118
(518) 664-9888
Gr: 6-12 | 726 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Mechanicville Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
25 Kniskern Ave
Mechanicville, NY 12118
(518) 664-7336
Gr: PK-5 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Mechanicville City School District?
Mechanicville City School District manages 2 public schools serving 1,326 students.
What is the rank of Mechanicville City School District?
Mechanicville City School District is ranked #630 out of 1,008 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Mechanicville City School District?
90% of Mechanicville City School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mechanicville City School District?
Mechanicville City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Mechanicville City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,932 is less than the state median of $32,199. The school district spending/student has declined by 17% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,326 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : 82% (Top 50% in NY)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 47% (Btm 50%)
  • : 84% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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