Menands School

Menands School

Public Elementary, Middle School | Grade K-8
19 Wards Ln,  Menands, NY
3.6
4.0
305 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Principal - Ms. Antonietta Schroeder
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Math Proficiency
37%
Reading Proficiency
47%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

B
Academics
A
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
37%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Teachers
30
Full Time Teachers
30
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Science
5%
State Average
20%
Math
20%
State Average
22%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
307:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.4%
Male
49.6%
Black
41%
White
25.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
24.1%
Hispanic
5.8%
Two or more races
2.9%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 11 Reviews
4.0 NicheUser
11/10/2014
My overall experience at this school was pleasant. The teachers put forth much effort to instill the fundamentals of every subject before setting us off to high school. As long as you go to class eager to learn and with a no nonsense attitude, classes will be pleasant. Teachers and principals are often on top of things going on within the school and always enjoy seeing their alumni and sharing encouragement and wisdom.
3.0 NicheUser
11/10/2014
The school makes new efforts to improve the lunch menu every year by incorporating healthier options. Although some students may be disappointed with the absence of sweeter and higher calorie meals, they are substituted with meals equally as satisfying with better health benefits.
4.0 NicheUser
11/10/2014
Teachers are good at engaging their students from the beginning to end of class by reviewing homework from the previous night and giving students warm up and journal assignments.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 8 Reviews
1.0 parent
10/1/2025
As a mother, I am heartbroken and exhausted watching my child suffer in Menands School. This school has been nothing but a source of stress, pain, and disappointment for both students and families. The environment is not emotionally stable or supportive—children are left to struggle without the prop...
5.0 parent
7/16/2021
This school has good teachers. my son learned a lot of good things in this school.
5.0 parent
8/13/2019
I know my son will miss this nurturing, diverse culture at Menands school. We hope we'll find the same reception at our next school. As a parent, I was welcomed and given immediate feedback.
1.0 parent
6/19/2018
It was once a wonderful school when my children first started. After the new superintendent took over I’m afraid the school has greatly declined. My oldest will be going to private school for high school as these same kids will be moving on to Shaker High School.

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Menands School is a public school for students in grades K-8 located at 19 Wards Ln in Menands, in the Menands neighborhood. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 305 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 9:1. Academic records show that 37% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 47% are proficient in reading. Menands School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $460,590. Discover additional schools in the area, like Rensselaer Junior/Senior High School, Loudonville Christian School, La Salle Institute, and more. Learn more about what Menands has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Menands School.

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