Serving 356 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mcnab-meco 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 20-24% (which was lower than the New York state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the New York state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 was higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
356 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)20-24%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)20-24%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
7%
29%
Black
2%
16%
White
85%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
3%
6%
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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% NY state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NY state average).
How many students attend Mcnab-meco School?
356 students attend Mcnab-meco School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Mcnab-meco School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mcnab-meco School?
Mcnab-meco School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Mcnab-meco School offer ?
Mcnab-meco School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Mcnab-meco School part of?
Mcnab-meco School is part of Gloversville City School District.
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