Serving 835 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Gayhead 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% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 835 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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Gayhead School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
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Gayhead School's student population of 835 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
835 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Students by Grade
Gayhead School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gayhead School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1455 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
13%
29%
Black
2%
16%
White
80%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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Gayhead School is ranked #1455 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Gayhead School often compared to?
Gayhead Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fishkill Elementary School, Fishkill Plains Elementary School, Glenham School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Gayhead School?
835 students attend Gayhead School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Gayhead School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gayhead School?
Gayhead School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Gayhead School offer ?
Gayhead School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Gayhead School part of?
Gayhead School is part of Wappingers Central School District.
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