Geller House School (Closed 2023)

Serving 8 students in grades 6-11, Geller House 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 was <50% (which was lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student-teacher ratio of 4:1 was lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 75% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-11
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
8 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓

Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NY)
(20-21)
<50%
55%

Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

(20-21)
<50%
62%

Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
11:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
25%
31%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓

Black
50%
15%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓

White
25%
39%

Showing 2012–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
75%
0.63

Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
100%
34.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
55%

Showing 2014–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Geller House School?
8 students attend Geller House School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Geller House School students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, and 25% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Geller House School?
Geller House School has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Geller House School offer ?
Geller House School offers enrollment in grades 6-11 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Geller House School part of?
In what neighborhood is Geller House School located?
Geller House School is located in the Concord neighborhood of Staten Island, NY.

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