The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 75-79% (which was higher than the New York state average of 69%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75-79% (which was higher than the New York state average of 60%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students (11-12)
240 students
Total Classroom Teachers (11-12)
20 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)75-79%
69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)75-79%
60%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
(11-12)n/a
1%
Asian
(11-12)6%
9%
Hispanic
(11-12)10%
23%
Black
(11-12)1%
18%
White
(11-12)80%
48%
Hawaiian
(11-12)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(11-12)3%
1%
Eligible for Free Lunch (11-12)
8%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
3%
7%
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?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 69% NY state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% NY state average).
How many students attend Jacob Gunther Elementary School?
240 students attend Jacob Gunther Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Jacob Gunther Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What school district is Jacob Gunther Elementary School part of?
Jacob Gunther Elementary School is part of North Bellmore Union Free School District.
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