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 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Rankings
Geller House School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-11
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
8 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
25%
30%
Black
50%
16%
White
25%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Geller House School part of?
Geller House School is part of Hawthorne-Cedar Knolls Union Free School District.
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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