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 10%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 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 2017-18 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 Placements
Gaynor Mccown Expeditionary Learning School places among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
School Overview
Gaynor Mccown Expeditionary Learning School's student population of 439 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 439 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 35 teachers |
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School Comparison
Gaynor Mccown Expeditionary Learning School is ranked within the top 10% of all 4,239 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
Overall Testing Rank | #310 out of 4239 schools (Top 10%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 90-94% | 52% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≥95% | 52% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 |
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| 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% |
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Diversity Score | 0.53 | 0.71 |
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Graduation Rate | 90-94% | 82% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 37% | 51% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | New York City Geographic District #31 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Gaynor Mccown Expeditionary Learning School is Csi High School For International Studies (0.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Marsh Avenue School For Expeditionary Learning (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Staten Island Csi High School For International Studies Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: 9-12 | 492 students10
0.0 miles
100 Essex Dr
Staten Island, NY 10314
(718) 370-6900 0 9-12 492 - Staten Island Marsh Avenue School For Expeditionary Learning Math: 54% | Reading: 66%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 459 students10
0.0 miles
100 Essex Dr
Staten Island, NY 10314
(718) 370-6850 0 6-8 459 - Staten Island Space Shuttle Columbia School Math: 49% | Reading: 54%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 692 students10
0.2 miles
77 Marsh Ave
Staten Island, NY 10314
(718) 761-2155 0.2 PK-5 692 - Staten Island P.S. 69 Daniel D Tompkins Math: 52% | Reading: 52%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 936 students10
0.8 miles
144 Keating Pl
Staten Island, NY 10314
(718) 698-6661 0.8 PK-5 936 - Staten Island I.S. 72 Rocco Laurie Math: 46% | Reading: 57%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 1,407 student10
0.9 miles
33 Ferndale Ave
Staten Island, NY 10314
(718) 698-5757 0.9 6-8 1,407
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