Is Blue Creek School a good school?

Blue Creek School ranks 1112 th of 2445 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Blue Creek School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 439 students attended Blue Creek School.

What is the racial makeup of Blue Creek School?

Students at Blue Creek School are 55% White, 21% Asian, 9% African American, 8% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Blue Creek School attend?

Students who attend Blue Creek School usually go on to attend: Middle : Shaker Middle School High : Shaker High School

Blue Creek School

Summary:

Blue Creek School is an elementary school located in Latham, NY, serving 425 students in grades K-5 and part of the North Colonie Central School District. The school has shown mixed academic performance, with fluctuating rankings and disparities in student group outcomes.

While Blue Creek School's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math were generally lower than the district average in the 2023-2024 school year, they were still higher than the state average. However, the school's performance has been inconsistent, with the school's statewide ranking ranging from 553 out of 2,386 elementary schools in 2016-2017 to 1,127 out of 2,434 in 2021-2022. When compared to other elementary schools in the district, such as Southgate School and Forts Ferry School, Blue Creek School generally performs on par or slightly below its peers.

The school's challenges may be related to factors such as changing student demographics, with an increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 21.64% in 2021-2022 to 29.18% in 2022-2023. Additionally, the school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with the school performing well for Multi-racial students but struggling with Asian and Hispanic student performance. These disparities in student group outcomes indicate the need for targeted interventions and support to address achievement gaps and ensure equitable learning opportunities for all students at Blue Creek School.

Detail:

Public K-5

100 Clinton Rd
Latham, NY 12110-4290

(518) 785-7451

District: North Colonie Central School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1112^th of 2,445 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,943

Students who attend Blue Creek School usually attend:

Middle:	Shaker Middle School
High:	Shaker High School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.5

Number of students: 439

Racial breakdown:

White:

54.7%

Asian:

21.4%

African American:

8.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 34.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Blue Creek School ranks better than 54.5% of elementary schools in New York. It also ranks last among 6 ranked elementary schools in the North Colonie Central School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.01. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (54.7%), Asian (21.4%), African American (8.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 34.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Blue Creek School is 11.5, which is the 3^rd best among 6 elementary schools in the North Colonie Central School District. (See more...)

Compare Blue Creek School employs 38 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Blue Creek School is $15,943, which is the 2^nd highest among 6 elementary schools in the North Colonie Central School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Blue Creek School:

SchoolDigger ranks Blue Creek School 1112^th of 2445 New York public elementary schools. (See Blue Creek School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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North Colonie Central School District:

SchoolDigger ranks North Colonie Central School District 219^th of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Blue Creek School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2011	57.36	1077^th	2286	52.9%
2012	71.11	677^th	2320	70.8%
2013	70.93	581^st	2325	75.0%
2014	67.55	694^th	2345	70.4%
2015	71.54	616^th	2352	73.8%
2016	61.03	882^nd	2366	62.7%
2017	73.53	553^rd	2386	76.8%
2018	64.97	814^th	2395	66.0%
2019	58.85	935^th	2413	61.3%
2021	61.29	827^th	2201	62.4%
2022	51.86	1127^th	2434	53.7%
2023	71.08	651^st	2439	73.3%
2024	52.01	1112^th	2445	54.5%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Blue Creek School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2019	72.27	35^th	180	80.6%
2022	69.50	81^st	289	72.0%
2023	72.11	59^th	223	73.5%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Blue Creek School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	52.68	339^th	938	63.9%
2019	46.81	357^th	860	58.5%
2021	83.50	40^th	454	91.2%
2023	65.07	205^th	1001	79.5%
2024	47.32	435^th	1066	59.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Blue Creek School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	49.69	767^th	1941	60.5%
2019	39.11	994^th	1859	46.5%
2021	66.01	231^st	1044	77.9%
2022	78.61	229^th	2031	88.7%
2023	61.90	511^th	2016	74.7%
2024	35.43	1320^th	2110	37.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Blue Creek School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	53.54	820^th	2045	59.9%
2019	54.54	759^th	2032	62.6%
2021	44.02	921^st	1678	45.1%
2022	47.64	975^th	2099	53.5%
2023	56.32	752^nd	2041	63.2%
2024	43.18	1100^th	2078	47.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Blue Creek School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	65.52	778^th	2338	66.7%
2019	58.35	933^rd	2357	60.4%
2021	56.91	819^th	1955	58.1%
2022	54.44	1058^th	2401	55.9%
2023	74.72	542^nd	2403	77.4%
2024	59.75	874^th	2413	63.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Blue Creek School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	62.92	831^st	2340	64.5%
2019	57.04	948^th	2358	59.8%
2021	61.74	715^th	1961	63.5%
2022	47.99	1210^th	2400	49.6%
2023	65.05	780^th	2400	67.5%
2024	46.02	1263^rd	2411	47.6%

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Rank History for Asian students at Blue Creek School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	48.12	376^th	601	37.4%
2019	49.42	338^th	548	38.3%
2021	50.18	262^nd	430	39.1%
2022	35.50	488^th	671	27.3%
2023	36.76	436^th	605	27.9%
2024	25.79	534^th	662	19.3%

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Rank History for African American students at Blue Creek School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	60.90	292^nd	948	69.2%
2019	38.22	530^th	891	40.5%
2024	48.73	437^th	927	52.9%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Blue Creek School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2022	59.79	511^th	1503	66.0%
2023	57.46	506^th	1429	64.6%
2024	38.47	928^th	1531	39.4%

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Rank History for White students at Blue Creek School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	52.71	690^th	1408	51.0%
2019	41.25	821^st	1338	38.6%
2021	48.72	666^th	1224	45.6%
2022	42.05	850^th	1399	39.2%
2023	59.62	539^th	1337	59.7%
2024	43.69	800^th	1392	42.5%

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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: NY State Education Department

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Enrollment information for Blue Creek School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2010	368	19	50	8	0	n/a	n/a	11	456
2013	336	25	83	21	0	0	18	0	483
2014	331	20	86	22	0	0	26	0	485
2015	326	16	94	19	0	0	27	0	482
2016	347	18	93	25	0	0	27	0	510
2017	322	31	90	24	0	0	32	0	499
2018	301	39	97	29	1	0	32	0	499
2019	302	40	80	26	2	0	37	0	487
2020	311	44	93	31	1	0	47	0	527
2021	324	40	94	34	1	0	40	0	533
2022	257	39	80	30	2	0	31	0	439
2023	240	33	82	36	2	0	32	0	425
2024	240	38	94	34	1	0	32	0	439

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Blue Creek School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	456	31.0	14.7	12.1
2013	483	32.0	15.0	18
2014	485	35.0	13.8	16.5
2015	482	35.0	13.7	20.7
2016	510	38.0	13.4	22.9
2017	499	38.9	12.7	23.6
2018	499	38.0	13.1	26.5
2019	487	36.0	13.5	27.7
2020	527	43.0	12.2	26.6
2021	533	42.7	12.4	25.3
2022	439	34.3	12.7	21.6
2023	425	35.3	12.0	29.2
2024	439	38.0	11.5	34.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Blue Creek School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	456	31.0	14.7	12.1
2013	483	32.0	15.0	18
2014	485	35.0	13.8	16.5
2015	482	35.0	13.7	20.7
2016	510	38.0	13.4	22.9
2017	499	38.9	12.7	23.6
2018	499	38.0	13.1	26.5
2019	487	36.0	13.5	27.7
2020	527	43.0	12.2	26.6
2021	533	42.7	12.4	25.3
2022	439	34.3	12.7	21.6
2023	425	35.3	12.0	29.2
2024	439	38.0	11.5	34.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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