Paul J Gelinas Junior High School

25 Mud Rd
East Setauket, NY 11733
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 692 students in grades 7-9, Paul J Gelinas Junior High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-9
  • Enrollment: 692 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Top 20% in NY
  • : 82% (Top 20%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Paul J Gelinas Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Paul J Gelinas Junior High School's student population of 692 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
692 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
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School Rankings

Paul J Gelinas Junior High School ranks within the top 20% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Paul J Gelinas Junior High School is 0.39, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (NY)
#448 out of 4093 schools
(Top 20%)
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82%
55%
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85-89%
62%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
11%
10%
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Hispanic
8%
29%
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Black
2%
16%
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White
77%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
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0.39
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Paul J Gelinas Junior High School's ranking?
Paul J Gelinas Junior High School is ranked #448 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Paul J Gelinas Junior High School often compared to?
Paul J Gelinas Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Robert Cushman Murphy Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
82% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Paul J Gelinas Junior High School?
692 students attend Paul J Gelinas Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Paul J Gelinas Junior High School students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Paul J Gelinas Junior High School?
Paul J Gelinas Junior High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Paul J Gelinas Junior High School offer ?
Paul J Gelinas Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-9 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Paul J Gelinas Junior High School part of?
Paul J Gelinas Junior High School is part of Three Village Central School District.

School Reviews

5   2/5/2021
Lovely school, they are not snobby or cheaters, my 3 children all went here and had a lovely time. Good grades and kind teachers, as well as a diverse array of after-school activities!
- Posted by Parent - me
2   5/17/2010
This school is very racist,snobby and during their track meets they cheat.
- Posted by Parent - damni

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-9
  • Enrollment: 692 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 82% (Top 20%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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