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Schools in Halfmoon · Shenendehowa Central School District, Mechanicville City School District

Halfmoon’s public schools outscore 84% of New York districts

Math proficiency in Halfmoon’s districts is 67%, above the New York average (46%). The grade covers the two public school districts serving Halfmoon, 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.

#82of 755 New York townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From New York state tests taken in spring 2022, when 85% 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
65%
▲ 16 pts vs NY 49%
2021–22
Math proficiency
67%
▲ 21 pts vs NY 46%
2021–22
Graduate on time
96%
▲ 9 pts vs NY 87%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$21.1K
▼ 39% vs NY $34.6K
FY2024 · Shenendehowa Central
Students per teacher
13.4
NY 11.2 · larger classes
Schools in town
3
1,315 students on the public path
In brief

Halfmoon’s schools, in brief

Better than its incomes would predict

Among the 867 New York towns with household incomes within a quarter of Halfmoon’s, its schools beat 96%, higher than their 84% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 65% and math 67% across both districts in spring 2022, against 49% and 46% statewide; 96% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 87%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

Shenendehowa Central spends $21,150 per student and Mechanicville City $20,583, against $34,607 across New York (FY2024). Neither counts toward the grade. Districts ↓

Choice beyond the district

Mother Teresa Academy (private) is in town. Every school ↓

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 Halfmoon’s grade

A Test scoresA− Graduation

A−: better than 84% of New York school districts, #82 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 84%
Lower resultsHigher results
New York towns with similar household incomes (867)Better than 96%
Towns in Saratoga County (19)Better than 84%
A−AA fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 4,791 test results and a graduating class of 778 could put Halfmoon anywhere from A− to A. The tests are from spring 2022, when 85% of Halfmoon’s students in the tested grades sat them (5,038 in math, 4,543 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

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

The path, start to finish
PK–5Mechanicville Elementary SchoolMechanicville City School DistrictB−
6–12Mechanicville Junior/Senior High SchoolMechanicville City School DistrictB

Halfmoon runs its own schools through grade 12 (Mechanicville City School District). From grade K, students attend the Shenendehowa Central School District, shared with Clifton Park, Malta, Round Lake and Waterford. Parts of Halfmoon (4% of its land) are served by Waterford-Halfmoon Union Free instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

Two districts serve Halfmoon

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

Shenendehowa Central School DistrictGrades K–12 · 12 schools · 9,348 students · 13.4 per teacher (NY 11.2)
$21,150NY $34,607 · FY2024
A
Mechanicville City School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 2 schools · 1,315 students, down 2% since 2020–21 · 13.3 per teacher (NY 11.2)
$20,583NY $34,607 · FY2024
C
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading · K–12, Shenendehowa Central School District68%
State average 48.9% · 3956 students tested
Math · K–12, Shenendehowa Central School District71%
State average 46.5% · 4435 students tested
Reading · PK–12, Mechanicville City School District47%
State average 48.9% · 587 students tested
Math · PK–12, Mechanicville City School District38%
State average 46.5% · 603 students tested

Halfmoon vs. its neighbors

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

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
HalfmoonA−Mechanicville City PK–12 · Shenendehowa Central K–12
StillwaterA−Stillwater Central
SchaghticokeB−Hoosic Valley Central
MechanicvilleCMechanicville City
Clifton ParkAShenendehowa Central
MaltaA−Ballston Spa Central K–12 · Shenendehowa Central K–12
WaterfordAWaterford-Halfmoon Union Free PK–12 · Shenendehowa Central K–12
ColonieA−South Colonie Central PK–12 · North Colonie Central K–12

3 of the 7 neighbors share Shenendehowa Central with Halfmoon for grades K–12, so their letters differ mainly through the lower grades.

Every school in Halfmoon

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).

District schools in Halfmoonby address
Mechanicville Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Mechanicville
B−
598 students15:1Rate it →
Mechanicville Junior/Senior High School
High · Grades 6–12 · Mechanicville
B
717 students12:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
Mother Teresa Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–K
Private · Catholic
124 studentsRate it →

Questions about Halfmoon’s schools

Are Halfmoon’s schools good?

By New York’s own tests, yes: the public schools Halfmoon children attend outscore 84% of New York’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade, #82 of 755 New York towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 96%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Halfmoon in?

Two districts: Mechanicville City School District runs grades PK–12, and Shenendehowa Central School District runs grades K–12, shared with Clifton Park, Malta, Round Lake and Waterford.

What is Halfmoon’s graduation rate?

96% of the class of 2023 in Shenendehowa Central School District graduated in four years, against 87% across New York.

How much does Halfmoon spend per student?

$21,150 in Shenendehowa Central School District and $20,583 in Mechanicville City School District (FY2024), against $34,607 across New York. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Halfmoon?

Yes: Mother Teresa Academy (Catholic, grades PK–K, 124 students).

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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.