Ernest C Myer School vs. George Washington School
Should I attend Ernest C Myer School or George Washington School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Ernest C Myer School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
Student Attention
George Washington School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 218 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Ernest C Myer School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 476 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, George Washington 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 is 15-19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-4
PK-4
Total Students
218 students
476 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
38 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1402 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#3689 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
15-19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
35-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
159
Kindergarten Students
41
74
Grade 1 Students
40
50
Grade 2 Students
48
63
Grade 3 Students
38
58
Grade 4 Students
49
72
Ungraded Students
2
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
8%
37%
% Black
3%
11%
% White
84%
39%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
10%
Diversity Score
0.29
0.69
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%