Serving 796 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Gams High Tech Magnet 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 6-9% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 796 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gams High Tech Magnet School's student population of 796 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
796 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Gams High Tech Magnet School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gams High Tech Magnet School is 0.49, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#4041 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
69%
29%
Black
19%
16%
White
6%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
4%
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 is Gams High Tech Magnet School's ranking?
Gams High Tech Magnet School is ranked #4041 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Gams High Tech Magnet School often compared to?
Gams High Tech Magnet Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fostertown Etc Magnet School, Balmville School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Gams High Tech Magnet School?
796 students attend Gams High Tech Magnet School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Gams High Tech Magnet School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gams High Tech Magnet School?
Gams High Tech Magnet School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Gams High Tech Magnet School offer ?
Gams High Tech Magnet School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Gams High Tech Magnet School part of?
Gams High Tech Magnet School is part of Newburgh City School District.
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