Thomas S O'Brien Academy of Science & Technology
Thomas S O'Brien Academy of Science & Technology
About This School
Preschool | Grades PK-5 | Albany City School District
Thomas S O'Brien Academy of Science & Technology is located in Albany, NY and is one of 11 elementary schools in Albany City School District. It is a magnet school that serves 451 students in grades PK-5.
Magnet schools are public schools that offer a specialized curriculum or educational philosophy, often with a specific focus or theme. Magnet schools promote student diversity because they are open to students outside the normal school district boundaries and often attract high caliber students through competitive programs.
Thomas S O'Brien Academy of Science & Technology did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of New York in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Thomas S O'Brien Academy of Science & Technology's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Thomas S O'Brien Academy of Science & Technology had 12 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The New York average is 13 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Thomas S O'Brien Academy of Science & Technology's students and teachers. more
Magnet schools are public schools that offer a specialized curriculum or educational philosophy, often with a specific focus or theme. Magnet schools promote student diversity because they are open to students outside the normal school district boundaries and often attract high caliber students through competitive programs.
Thomas S O'Brien Academy of Science & Technology did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of New York in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Thomas S O'Brien Academy of Science & Technology's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Thomas S O'Brien Academy of Science & Technology had 12 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The New York average is 13 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Thomas S O'Brien Academy of Science & Technology's students and teachers. more
Nearby Cities
Elementary Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| School 19 0.2 miles |  |
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| The Free School 0.4 miles | n/a | |
| Achievement Academy Charter School 0.4 miles |  |
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| Albany Community Charter School 0.4 miles |  |
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| Giffen Memorial Elementary School 0.5 miles |  |
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 451
43%
57%
Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Thomas S O'Brien Academy of Science & Technology had 76% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. New York had 48% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
Black
66%
Hispanic
14%
White
11%
Asian/Pacific Islander
9%
Albany City School District District Spending
$19,200Per Pupil
The Albany City School District spends $19,200 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 65% on instruction, 33% on support services, 3% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Albany City School District District
12:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, Thomas S O'Brien Academy of Science & Technology had 12 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The New York average is 13 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
Compare to other schools in Albany City School DistrictTest Scores
About the NYSA
What is it?
The New York State Assessments are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards. The tests are also used to evaluate schools and determine each school's accountability status.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 through 8 are assessed in English language arts and math, in grades 4 and 8 in science, and in grades 5 and 8 in social studies.
How is it Scored?
Students receive a score of level 1 through level 4. The goal is for 90% of students to score at or above level 3, the level of proficiency.
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TestRating
2 out of 10
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For New York, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 New York State Assessments Results and New York State Regents Exams Results for all subjects tested.
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