Gaynor Mccown Expeditionary Learning School
Tel:
(718)370-6950
- Gaynor Mccown Expeditionary Learning School serves 441 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 85-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 50%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the New York state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the New York state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 56%.
School Overview
- Gaynor Mccown Expeditionary Learning School's student population of 441 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 441 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 32 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Gaynor Mccown Expeditionary Learning School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Gaynor Mccown Expeditionary Learning School is 0.58, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
| Overall School Rank | #378 out of 4,239 schools (Top 10%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 85-89% | 50% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≥95% | 47% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 |
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| Asian | 3% | 9% |
| Hispanic | 19% | 26% |
| Black | 10% | 17% |
| White | 61% | 44% |
| Two or more races | 7% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.58 | 0.39 |
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| Graduation Rate | 90-94% | 82% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 36% | 48% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | New York City Geographic #31 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 is Marsh Avenue School For Expeditionary Learning (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Marsh Avenue School For Expeditionary Learning (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Staten Island Csi High School For International Studies Grades: 9-12 | 492 students
0.0 miles
100 Essex Dr
Staten Island, NY 10314
(718)370-6900 0.0 9-12 492 - Staten Island Marsh Avenue School For Expeditionary Learning Grades: 6-8 | 449 students
0.0 miles
100 Essex Dr
Staten Island, NY 10314
(718)370-6850 0.0 6-8 449 - Staten Island Space Shuttle Columbia School Grades: PK-5 | 737 students
0.2 miles
77 Marsh Ave
Staten Island, NY 10314
(718)761-2155 0.2 PK-5 737 - Staten Island P.S. 69 Daniel D Tompkins Grades: PK-5 | 951 students
0.8 miles
144 Keating Pl
Staten Island, NY 10314
(718)698-6661 0.8 PK-5 951 - Staten Island I.S. 72 Rocco Laurie Grades: 6-8 | 1319 students
0.9 miles
33 Ferndale Ave
Staten Island, NY 10314
(718)698-5757 0.9 6-8 1319
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