Serving 126 students in grades 7-12, George Junior Republic 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 is ≤20% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 126 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Graduation Rate: 40-59% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
George Junior Republic School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
George Junior Republic School's student population of 126 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
126 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
George Junior Republic School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of George Junior Republic School is 0.45, 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
#3739 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
6%
29%
Black
21%
16%
White
71%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-59%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
51%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is George Junior Republic School's ranking?
George Junior Republic School is ranked #3739 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are George Junior Republic School often compared to?
George Junior Republic Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Groton Junior/senior High School, Ithaca Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of George Junior Republic School?
The graduation rate of George Junior Republic School is 40-59%, which is lower than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend George Junior Republic School?
126 students attend George Junior Republic School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of George Junior Republic School students are White, 21% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of George Junior Republic School?
George Junior Republic School has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does George Junior Republic School offer ?
George Junior Republic School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is George Junior Republic School part of?
George Junior Republic School is part of George Junior Republic Union Free School District.
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