Serving 647 students in grades 7-9, Paul J Gelinas Junior High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-9
- Enrollment: 647 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 78% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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Paul J Gelinas Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
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Paul J Gelinas Junior High School's student population of 647 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
647 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Students by Grade
Paul J Gelinas Junior High School ranks within the top 20% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Paul J Gelinas Junior High School is 0.41, 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
#460 out of 4377 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
11%
10%
Hispanic
8%
29%
Black
2%
16%
White
76%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
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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Paul J Gelinas Junior High School is ranked #460 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Paul J Gelinas Junior High School often compared to?
Paul J Gelinas Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Robert Cushman Murphy Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
78% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Paul J Gelinas Junior High School?
647 students attend Paul J Gelinas Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Paul J Gelinas Junior High School students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Paul J Gelinas Junior High School?
Paul J Gelinas Junior High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Paul J Gelinas Junior High School offer ?
Paul J Gelinas Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-9 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Paul J Gelinas Junior High School part of?
Paul J Gelinas Junior High School is part of Three Village Central School District.
School Reviews麻豆果冻传媒>5 2/5/2021Lovely school, they are not snobby or cheaters, my 3 children all went here and had a lovely time. Good grades and kind teachers, as well as a diverse array of after-school activities!2 5/17/2010This school is very racist,snobby and during their track meets they cheat.Review Paul J Gelinas Junior High School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
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Lovely school, they are not snobby or cheaters, my 3 children all went here and had a lovely time. Good grades and kind teachers, as well as a diverse array of after-school activities!
This school is very racist,snobby and during their track meets they cheat.
Review Paul J Gelinas Junior High School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
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