George Fischer Middle School vs. Mahopac Middle School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 1,138 students in grades 5-8, George Fischer Middle 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 43% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower 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 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 902 students in grades 6-10, Mahopac Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
5-8
6-10
Total Students
1,138 students
902 students
Total Classroom Teachers
100 teachers
96 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
9:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2603 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1435 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
65%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
80-84%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 5 Students
257
-
Grade 6 Students
288
294
Grade 7 Students
289
281
Grade 8 Students
298
318
Grade 9 Students
-
2
Grade 10 Students
-
1
Ungraded Students
6
6
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
42%
31%
% Black
4%
3%
% White
49%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
Diversity Score
0.59
0.52
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%