C+
Average
69/100

Van Schaick Island School

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 150 CONTINENTAL AVE, Cohoes, NY 12047
Overall
C+
69/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
Reading 57% · Math 42% proficient · 51st percentile in New York
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against New York schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

69
Repit Score
out of 100
137
Students
enrolled
13.0:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$28K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%51/100reading 69th percentile, math 33rd percentile among New York elementary schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%90/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 78% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with New York schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +15 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in New York. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency57% (+1 pts vs. state avg 56%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency42% (−15 pts vs. state avg 57%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the New York state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White55%45%reading +0 pts, math -17 pts31st percentile (list)
Low-income55%45%reading +17 pts, math +4 pts76th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 150 CONTINENTAL AVE
City Cohoes
ZIP Code 12047
District 3607980
NCES School ID 360798000572
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 12047

Understanding the community around Van Schaick Island School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $71,793
Per Capita Income $39,751
Poverty Rate 11.7%
Households Earning $100K+ 32.9%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.9%
High School or Higher 91.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $221,500
Median Rent $1,210
Owner-Occupied 49.1%
Renter-Occupied 50.9%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Van Schaick Island School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 59.9%
Female 40.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 58.4%
Hispanic/Latino 16.1%
Two or More Races 13.9%
Black 11.7%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 137
Teachers (FTE) 10.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.0:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Van Schaick Island School?
Van Schaick Island School has a Repit School Score of 69 out of 100, earning a grade of C+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Van Schaick Island School?
Van Schaick Island School has 137 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.0:1.
What grades does Van Schaick Island School serve?
Van Schaick Island School serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Van Schaick Island School receive per student?
Van Schaick Island School receives $27,503 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Van Schaick Island School in 12047 ▼
Avg Home Value
$342,728
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,768
1-Year Change
+5.0%
% Renters
50.9%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026