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Schools in Sand Lake · Averill Park Central School District

Sand Lake’s public schools outscore 80% of New York districts

On the state math tests, 61% of Sand Lake’s students scored proficient, above the New York average (46%). The grade covers the public school district serving Sand Lake, 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.

#115of 755 New York townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From New York state tests taken in spring 2022, when 87% 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
55%
▲ 6 pts vs NY 49%
2021–22
Math proficiency
61%
▲ 14 pts vs NY 46%
2021–22
Graduate on time
97%
▲ 10 pts vs NY 87%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$23.7K
▼ 32% vs NY $34.6K
FY2024
Students per teacher
14.4
NY 11.2 · larger classes
Schools in town
3
2,209 students on the public path
In brief

Sand Lake’s schools, in brief

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 55% and math 61% in spring 2022, against 49% and 46% statewide; 97% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 87%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $23,693 per student, against $34,607 across New York (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

Two elementary schools, then one middle and one high school

Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 6 the district’s path is Algonquin Middle School, then Averill Park 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 Sand Lake’s grade

A− Test scoresA− Graduation

A−: better than 80% of New York school districts, #115 of 755 New York towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the New York average; graduation is the stronger of the two.

New York school districts we grade (1,013)Better than 80%
Lower resultsHigher results
New York towns with similar household incomes (591)Better than 78%
Towns in Rensselaer County (14)Better than 64%
A firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 1,150 test results and a graduating class of 228 wouldn’t change the letter. The tests are from spring 2022, when 87% of Sand Lake’s students in the tested grades sat them (1,220 in math, 1,079 in reading).

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Where will my kid go?

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

The path, start to finish
K–52 elementary schoolsDepends on your addressB
6–8Algonquin Middle Schoolin Averill ParkC
9–12Averill Park High SchoolAverill Park Central School DistrictA+

Sand Lake’s public schools are run by Averill Park Central School District, which also serves East Nassau, Nassau, North Greenbush and Poestenkill. Parts of Sand Lake (8% of its land) are served by East Greenbush Central instead. 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.

Averill Park Central School DistrictGrades K–12 · 5 schools · 2,543 students, down 3% since 2020–21 · 14.4 per teacher (NY 11.2)
$23,693NY $34,607 · FY2024
A−
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading55%
State average 48.9% · 1079 students tested
Math61%
State average 46.5% · 1220 students tested

Sand Lake vs. its neighbors

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

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
Sand LakeA−Averill Park Central
BerlinC−Berlin Central
PoestenkillB+Berlin Central PK–12 · Averill Park Central K–12
NassauA−East Greenbush Central PK–12 · Averill Park Central K–12
SchodackA−East Greenbush Central PK–12 · Schodack Central K–12
East GreenbushA−East Greenbush Central
North GreenbushA−East Greenbush Central PK–12 · Averill Park Central K–12

3 of the 6 neighbors share Averill Park Central with Sand Lake, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.

Every school in Sand Lake

4 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 Sand Lakeby address
Miller Hill School
Elementary · Grades K–5 · Averill Park
B
377 students17:1Rate it →
West Sand Lake Elementary School
Elementary · Grades K–5 · West Sand Lake
B
354 students15:1Rate it →
Averill Park High School
High · Grades 9–12 · Averill Park
A+
870 students15:1Rate it →
Also serving Sand Lakein other towns
Algonquin Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Averill Park
C
608 students12:1Rate it →

Questions about Sand Lake’s schools

Are Sand Lake’s schools good?

By New York’s own tests, yes: the public schools Sand Lake children attend outscore 80% of New York’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade, #115 of 755 New York towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 78%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Sand Lake in?

Averill Park Central School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 2,543 students in 5 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Sand Lake are served by East Greenbush Central.

Where do Sand Lake kids go to high school?

Averill Park High School in Averill Park, with 870 students; its own test results earn an A+.

What is Sand Lake’s graduation rate?

97% of the class of 2023 in Averill Park Central School District graduated in four years, against 87% across New York.

How much does Sand Lake spend per student?

$23,693 in Averill Park 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.