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Schools in Alden · Alden Central School District

Alden’s public schools outscore 68% of New York districts

The grade covers the public school district serving Alden, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within New York, not nationally.

#205of 755 New York townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From New York state tests taken in spring 2022, when 81% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
54%
▲ 5 pts vs NY 49%
2021–22
Math proficiency
52%
▲ 6 pts vs NY 46%
2021–22
Graduate on time
90–94%
▲ 3–7 pts vs NY 87%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$21.5K
▼ 38% vs NY $34.6K
FY2024
Students per teacher
12.2
NY 11.2 · larger classes
Schools in town
0
1,130 students on the public path
In brief

Alden’s schools, in brief

Better than its incomes would predict

Among the 1123 New York towns with household incomes within a quarter of Alden’s, its schools beat 89%, higher than their 68% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 54% and math 52% in spring 2022, against 49% and 46% statewide; 90–94% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 87%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $21,496 per student, against $34,607 across New York (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one middle and one high school

From grade 6 the district’s path is Alden Middle School, then Alden Senior High School. See the path ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Alden’s grade

B+ Test scoresB− Graduation

B+: better than 68% of New York school districts, #205 of 755 New York towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the New York average; test scores are the stronger of the two.

New York school districts we grade (1,013)Better than 68%
Lower resultsHigher results
New York towns with similar household incomes (1123)Better than 89%
BA−A fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 602 test results and a graduating class of 116 could put Alden anywhere from B to A−. The tests are from spring 2022, when 81% of Alden’s students in the tested grades sat them (639 in math, 564 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Alden, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
K–5Alden Primary at TownlineAlden Central School DistrictNo scores
6–8Alden Middle SchoolAlden Central School DistrictC
9–12Alden Senior High SchoolAlden Central School DistrictA+

Alden’s public schools are run by Alden Central School District, which also serves Alden and Marilla. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Alden Central School DistrictGrades K–12 · 4 schools · 1,474 students · 12.2 per teacher (NY 11.2)
$21,496NY $34,607 · FY2024
B+
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading54%
State average 48.9% · 564 students tested
Math52%
State average 46.5% · 639 students tested

Alden vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the New York towns that share Alden’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
AldenB+Alden Central

Every school in Alden

3 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with New York’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

Also serving Aldenin other towns
Alden Primary at Townline
Elementary · Grades K–5
299 students11:1Rate it →
Alden Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8
C
343 students11:1Rate it →
Alden Senior High School
High · Grades 9–12
A+
488 students14:1Rate it →

Questions about Alden’s schools

Are Alden’s schools good?

By New York’s own tests, yes: the public schools Alden children attend outscore 68% of New York’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B+ Schools grade, #205 of 755 New York towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 89%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Alden in?

Alden Central School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 1,474 students in 4 schools (2024–25).

Where do Alden kids go to high school?

Alden Senior High School, with 488 students; its own test results earn an A+.

What is Alden’s graduation rate?

90–94% of the class of 2023 in Alden Central School District graduated in four years, against 87% across New York.

How much does Alden spend per student?

$21,496 in Alden Central School District (FY2024), against $34,607 across New York. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within New York. Stars are from neighbors.