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High school dipl. NAT. AVG.
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Bachelors degree NAT. AVG.
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Rensselaer school information

Index Rensselaer New York National
Average Test Scores48%56%48%
Student/Teacher ration/an/a16:1
Total public schools64,06079,221
Total private schools21,09224,874
Total post-secondary schoolsn/a4837,963

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Key findings

  • The school test scores in Rensselaer are 1% higher than the national average
  • There are approximately 6 public schools in Rensselaer
  • 85.5% of people in Rensselaer have completed 8th grade
  • 84.5% of people in Rensselaer have completed high school
  • 23.6% of people in Rensselaer have completed a bachelors degree

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      Education level achieved in Rensselaer

      Index Rensselaer New York National
      Completed 8th grade85.5%83.5%84.3%
      Completed high school84.5%82.1%83.0%
      Completed some college55.8%59.5%59.4%
      Completed associate degree34.3%43.4%38.5%
      Completed bachelors23.6%34.7%30.3%
      Completed masters9.4%15.1%11.5%
      Completed professional degree2.3%4.2%3.3%
      Completed doctorate1.7%1.5%1.3%

      Rensselaer, NY School Districts

      • Rensselaer City School District

      There are a total of 6 public schools, 2 private schools and n/a post-secondary schools in Rensselaer. Using the proficiency score averages, the average test scores for Rensselaer, NY schools is 48%. The average student to teacher ratio is n/a. In Rensselaer, NY, an average of 85.5% of students have completed 8th grade and an average of 84.5% have completed high school.

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      City Population Avg. Test Scores National Avg.
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      Ravena, NY3,18167%39.6%
      West Sand Lake, NY3,39165%34.4%
      Rensselaer, NY9,22348%0.7%

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      Molalla, OR9,22442%12.7%
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      Rensselaer, NY9,22348%0.7%
      Source: The Rensselaer, NY education data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) and from the National Center for Education Statistics. The average school test scores are based on all schools that completed test scores within the state. Average test scores are conducted by each state independently and the type of tests may change from one state to another. Test scores were not available for all schools within the state, but were available for the vast majority.