Serving 492 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Gatelot Avenue 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 35-39% (which was lower than the New York state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the New York state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
492 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)35-39%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)40-44%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
1%
Asian
(15-16)8%
9%
Hispanic
(15-16)17%
26%
Black
(15-16)3%
18%
White
(15-16)67%
44%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)5%
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
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?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average).
How many students attend Gatelot Avenue School?
492 students attend Gatelot Avenue School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Gatelot Avenue School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gatelot Avenue School?
Gatelot Avenue School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Gatelot Avenue School offer ?
Gatelot Avenue School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Gatelot Avenue School part of?
Gatelot Avenue School is part of Sachem Central School District.
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