Serving 462 students in grades Kindergarten-5, George A Jackson School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 88% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 87% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
George A Jackson School ranks within the top 10% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of George A Jackson School is 0.24, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
88% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 87% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend George A Jackson School?
462 students attend George A Jackson School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of George A Jackson School students are Asian, 8% of students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of George A Jackson School?
George A Jackson School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does George A Jackson School offer ?
George A Jackson School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is George A Jackson School part of?
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