Ps 18

Summary:

PS 18 is an elementary school located in Troy, New York, serving 309 students in grades K-5. It is part of the Troy City School District, which is ranked 650 out of 865 school districts in New York and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While PS 18's 4th-grade students perform better than the district and state in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Math, the school's overall academic performance is inconsistent, with lower proficiency rates in ELA and Math, particularly for 3rd and 5th-grade students. Additionally, there are significant disparities in performance between different student subgroups, with African American and Hispanic students, as well as students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds and those with special needs, performing significantly worse than their peers. When compared to nearby schools, such as Menands School and Loudonville School, PS 18 generally performs worse academically.

To address these challenges, PS 18 and the Troy City School District may need to closely examine their instructional practices, resource allocation, and targeted support for underperforming student groups to ensure more equitable and high-quality educational outcomes for all students. By implementing these changes, the school can work towards improving its overall academic performance and providing a more inclusive and supportive learning environment for its diverse student population.


Detail:

Public K-5

 412 Hoosick St
       Troy, NY  12180-2195


(518) 328-5501

District: Troy City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1287th of 2,445 New York Elementary Schools


Students who attend Ps 18 usually attend:

Middle:    Troy Middle School
High:    Troy High School

Student/teacher ratio:  8.3 Help
Number of students:  297

Racial breakdown:

White:
59.6%
Hispanic:
15.5%
African American:
12.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  48.1% Help


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Compare Details Ps 18 ranks worse than 52.6% of elementary schools in New York. It also ranks 2nd among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Troy City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.02. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Ps 18 is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (59.6%), Hispanic (15.5%), African American (12.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 48.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Troy City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ps 18 is 8.3. 2 elementary schools in the Troy City School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Ps 18:

SchoolDigger ranks Ps 18 1287th of 2445 New York public elementary schools. (See Ps 18 in the ranking list.)

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Troy City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Troy City School District 650th of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ps 18

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Rank History for all students at Ps 18

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 70.98 697th 2206 68.4%
2007 59.60 1087th 2219 51.0%
2008 47.44 1415th 2227 36.5%
2009 39.69 1636th 2257 27.5%
2010 77.98 417th 2263 81.6%
2011 56.74 1099th 2286 51.9%
2012 33.06 1696th 2320 26.9%
2013 28.43 1758th 2325 24.4%
2014 24.87 1858th 2345 20.8%
2015 19.73 1952nd 2352 17.0%
2016 28.02 1776th 2366 24.9%
2017 30.55 1708th 2386 28.4%
2018 32.29 1688th 2395 29.5%
2019 37.42 1499th 2413 37.9%
2021 50.37 1065th 2201 51.6%
2022 43.10 1370th 2434 43.7%
2023 44.12 1330th 2439 45.5%
2024 45.02 1287th 2445 47.4%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Ps 18

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.60 127th 202 37.1%
2023 34.03 120th 223 46.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Ps 18

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.35 1682nd 1941 13.3%
2019 36.96 1071st 1859 42.4%
2021 21.75 933rd 1044 10.6%
2022 35.99 1274th 2031 37.3%
2023 41.25 1036th 2016 48.6%
2024 33.75 1396th 2110 33.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ps 18

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.49 1877th 2045 8.2%
2019 17.96 1847th 2032 9.1%
2021 33.20 1201st 1678 28.4%
2022 24.48 1739th 2099 17.2%
2023 21.27 1751st 2041 14.2%
2024 22.58 1742nd 2078 16.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Ps 18

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.37 1835th 2338 21.5%
2019 39.11 1436th 2357 39.1%
2021 48.85 986th 1955 49.6%
2022 41.80 1406th 2401 41.4%
2023 46.31 1259th 2403 47.6%
2024 55.44 986th 2413 59.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Ps 18

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.47 1434th 2340 38.7%
2019 37.27 1490th 2358 36.8%
2021 47.69 1026th 1961 47.7%
2022 44.74 1310th 2400 45.4%
2023 41.54 1380th 2400 42.5%
2024 36.54 1542nd 2411 36.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Ps 18

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.99 516th 948 45.6%
2019 41.10 486th 891 45.5%
2022 10.50 920th 936 1.7%
2024 22.47 785th 927 15.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ps 18

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.58 1305th 1392 6.3%
2021 36.73 530th 818 35.2%
2022 39.27 914th 1503 39.2%
2023 17.60 1286th 1429 10.0%
2024 25.04 1251st 1531 18.3%
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Rank History for White students at Ps 18

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.60 980th 1408 30.4%
2019 37.78 878th 1338 34.4%
2021 55.76 565th 1224 53.8%
2022 49.03 726th 1399 48.1%
2023 52.77 657th 1337 50.9%
2024 46.46 759th 1392 45.5%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Ps 18

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 408 26 34 8 0 n/a n/a 0 476
1990 425 32 42 5 0 n/a n/a 0 504
1991 389 28 26 10 0 n/a n/a 0 453
1992 361 38 34 9 0 n/a n/a 0 442
1993 351 43 40 5 0 n/a n/a 0 439
1994 254 8 11 1 0 n/a n/a 0 274
1995 247 9 23 3 0 n/a n/a 0 282
1996 247 9 23 3 0 n/a n/a 0 282
1997 229 12 22 6 0 n/a n/a 0 269
1998 235 14 11 10 0 n/a n/a 0 270
1999 230 11 13 9 0 n/a n/a 0 263
2000 229 17 9 10 0 n/a n/a 0 265
2001 218 18 13 9 0 n/a n/a 0 258
2002 195 32 5 5 0 n/a n/a 0 237
2003 195 32 5 5 0 n/a n/a 0 237
2004 220 39 7 7 0 n/a n/a 0 273
2005 195 49 12 8 0 n/a n/a 0 264
2006 199 39 11 4 0 n/a n/a 0 253
2007 207 49 12 13 0 n/a n/a 0 281
2008 202 55 13 11 0 n/a n/a 4 285
2009 195 63 10 11 0 n/a n/a 2 281
2010 210 42 11 10 0 n/a n/a 0 273
2011 223 30 13 14 0 0 0 0 280
2012 195 82 11 30 0 0 4 0 322
2013 192 89 11 36 0 0 9 0 337
2014 172 56 14 35 2 0 11 0 290
2015 189 59 16 40 2 0 17 0 323
2016 197 48 15 35 1 0 14 0 310
2017 201 71 6 54 0 0 21 0 353
2018 195 54 9 52 0 0 21 0 331
2019 196 52 9 51 0 0 25 0 333
2020 210 43 9 42 0 0 18 0 322
2021 183 39 7 41 0 0 15 0 285
2022 189 41 7 44 0 0 20 0 301
2023 192 39 8 43 0 0 27 0 309
2024 177 37 11 46 0 0 26 0 297

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 Ps 18

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 476 21.3 22.3 n/a
1990 504 24.5 20.5 n/a
1991 453 22.5 20.1 n/a
1992 442 21.9 20.1 n/a
1993 439 24.2 18.1 n/a
1994 274 15.0 18.3 9.9
1995 282 11.0 25.6 15.2
1996 282 11.0 25.6 15.2
1997 269 18.0 14.9 9.7
1998 270 15.0 18.0 11.1
1999 263 16.0 16.4 8.7
2000 265 17.0 15.6 15.5
2001 258 20.0 12.9 14.3
2002 237 18.0 13.2 26.2
2003 237 18.0 13.2 26.2
2004 273 n/a n/a n/a
2005 264 19.0 13.9 30.3
2006 253 20.0 12.7 19.8
2007 281 23.0 12.2 27.4
2008 285 22.0 13.0 26.7
2009 281 19.0 14.8 20.8
2010 273 19.5 14.0 25.3
2011 280 21.6 12.9 22.1
2012 322 22.6 14.2 39.1
2013 337 20.6 16.3 44.8
2014 290 20.0 14.5 0
2015 323 23.0 14.0 53.3
2016 310 26.0 11.9 54.5
2017 353 26.0 13.5 57.2
2018 331 30.0 11.0 51.4
2019 333 28.0 11.8 51.1
2020 322 34.0 9.4 43.8
2021 285 28.4 10.0 40.4
2022 301 33.5 8.9 39.5
2023 309 32.4 9.5 44.7
2024 297 35.4 8.3 48.1

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 Ps 18

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 476 21.3 22.3 n/a
1990 504 24.5 20.5 n/a
1991 453 22.5 20.1 n/a
1992 442 21.9 20.1 n/a
1993 439 24.2 18.1 n/a
1994 274 15.0 18.3 9.9
1995 282 11.0 25.6 15.2
1996 282 11.0 25.6 15.2
1997 269 18.0 14.9 9.7
1998 270 15.0 18.0 11.1
1999 263 16.0 16.4 8.7
2000 265 17.0 15.6 15.5
2001 258 20.0 12.9 14.3
2002 237 18.0 13.2 26.2
2003 237 18.0 13.2 26.2
2004 273 n/a n/a n/a
2005 264 19.0 13.9 30.3
2006 253 20.0 12.7 19.8
2007 281 23.0 12.2 27.4
2008 285 22.0 13.0 26.7
2009 281 19.0 14.8 20.8
2010 273 19.5 14.0 25.3
2011 280 21.6 12.9 22.1
2012 322 22.6 14.2 39.1
2013 337 20.6 16.3 44.8
2014 290 20.0 14.5 0
2015 323 23.0 14.0 53.3
2016 310 26.0 11.9 54.5
2017 353 26.0 13.5 57.2
2018 331 30.0 11.0 51.4
2019 333 28.0 11.8 51.1
2020 322 34.0 9.4 43.8
2021 285 28.4 10.0 40.4
2022 301 33.5 8.9 39.5
2023 309 32.4 9.5 44.7
2024 297 35.4 8.3 48.1

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.

Immunization Rates

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
201399.4%0.6%0.0%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%
2014100.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201598.7%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.7%99.7%99.4%
201699.7%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.7%99.7%
2017100.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
2018100.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
2019100.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
2020100.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Ps 18

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $267 (1.8%) $14,264 (98.2%) $14,530
2020 $362 (2.4%) $14,974 (97.6%) $15,336
2021 $820 (5.4%) $14,457 (94.6%) $15,276
2022 $2,114 (13.4%) $13,688 (86.6%) $15,802

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ps 18

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1499th of 2413 Elementary schoolsRanks 1330th of 2439 Elementary schools
 7.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ps 18)5253.1
 1.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Troy City School District)3933.2
 5.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York)5244.9
 7.1%
3rd Grade Math (Ps 18)5544
 11%
   3rd Grade Math (Troy City School District)3835.8
 2.2%
   3rd Grade Math (New York)5453.7
 0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ps 18)2850
 22%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Troy City School District)2537.4
 12.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4848.8
 0.8%
4th Grade Math (Ps 18)4038.6
 1.4%
   4th Grade Math (Troy City School District)2735.1
 8.1%
   4th Grade Math (New York)5053.9
 3.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ps 18)3739.1
 2.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Troy City School District)2540.8
 15.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New York)3845.1
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Ps 18)3144.4
 13.4%
   5th Grade Math (Troy City School District)2735.9
 8.9%
   5th Grade Math (New York)4649.7
 3.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students333309
 7.2%
African American5239
 25%
American Indian00
Asian98
 11.1%
Hispanic5143
 15.7%
Pacific Islander00
White196192
 2%
Two or More Races2527
 8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients51.1%44.7%
 6.4%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 297 students attended Ps 18.

Students who attend Ps 18 usually go on to attend:

Middle : Troy Middle School
High : Troy High School

Students at Ps 18 are 60% White, 15% Hispanic, 12% African American, 9% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

Ps 18 ranks 1287th of 2445 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department.

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