Gaynor Mccown Expeditionary Learning School
Gaynor Mccown Expeditionary Learning School serves 439 students in grades 9-12.
Gaynor Mccown Expeditionary Learning School placed in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 54%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the New York state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Gaynor Mccown Expeditionary Learning School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Gaynor Mccown Expeditionary Learning School's student population of 439 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
439 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Gaynor Mccown Expeditionary Learning School is ranked within the top 10% of all 4,228 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Gaynor Mccown Expeditionary Learning School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#411 out of 4228 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
9%
Hispanic
22%
27%
Black
8%
17%
White
65%
43%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
83%
National School Lunch Program
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
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