Serving 461 students in grades Kindergarten-2, George L Cooke School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the New York state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 12% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 461 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Math Proficiency: 26%
- Reading Proficiency: 12%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
George L Cooke School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
George L Cooke School's student population of 461 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
461 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of George L Cooke School is 0.71, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)26%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)12%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
40%
29%
Black
15%
16%
White
33%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% NY state average), while 12% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average).
How many students attend George L Cooke School?
461 students attend George L Cooke School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of George L Cooke School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of George L Cooke School?
George L Cooke School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does George L Cooke School offer ?
George L Cooke School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is George L Cooke School part of?
George L Cooke School is part of Monticello Central School District.
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