Waterford-Halfmoon Elementary School
Waterford, NY · Waterford-Halfmoon Union Free School District
Regular public school · Grades PK-6 · Rural, fringe
1,739th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 25%▼ Declining
125 MIDDLETOWN RD, Waterford, NY 12188
(518)237-0800NCES ID 363006004041Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Waterford-Halfmoon Elementary School 1,739th of 2,326 New York elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate English and Math results — better than 25% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 63th in 2019 to 25th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 395 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.3% | 85.3% | ▼ 7.0 pts | |
| Hispanic | 1.8% | 5.1% | ▲ 3.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.0% | 4.8% | ▲ 2.8 pts | |
| Black | 2.4% | 2.5% | ▲ 0.1 pts | |
| Asian | 1.3% | 1.8% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.5 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $387K in zip 12188 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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What school district is Waterford-Halfmoon Elementary School in?
Waterford-Halfmoon Elementary School is part of the Waterford-Halfmoon Union Free School District district in Waterford, New York.
Is Waterford-Halfmoon Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Waterford-Halfmoon Elementary School 1,739th of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 25% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of Waterford-Halfmoon Elementary School?
White 85%, Hispanic 5%, Two or more races 5%, Black 3% (395 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Waterford-Halfmoon Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 12188 is $387K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.