Below Average
#3732 of 4,742 schools in NY
George L Cooke School
Elementary School · Monticello Central School District · Monticello, NY
A Monticello Central School District elementary school where students score 28 points below what's typical for similar communities.
69 RICHARDSON AVE, Monticello, NY 12701
- Math 26% proficient (2019)
- Reading 12% proficient (2019)
- 8.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at George L Cooke School score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2019 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 14 points across the 10-year record (2010–2019) and has held near 19% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2010-2019) · reading/ELA 19% (multi-year average, 2010-2019)
Based on 20 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
64.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where George L Cooke School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 47Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average382/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$56,601
Median home value
$178,300
Median rent
$989/mo
College educated
23%
Homeownership
41.7%
Poverty rate
22.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 12701; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hebrew Day School of Sullivan & Ulster CountiesPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–12 | 2.6 mi | 28 | Compare → |
| Talmud Torah Imrei BurechPrivate · tuition | 5.4private | PK–12 | 3.8 mi | 247 | Compare → |
| Emma C Chase SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | K–5 | Not available | 223 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Monticello Central School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $34,567NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 33.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
George L Cooke School is listed in MONTICELLO CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About George L Cooke School
George L Cooke School is a public elementary school in Monticello, NY, part of Monticello Central School District, serving approximately 593 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 8.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #3,732 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2019) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about George L Cooke School
What grades does George L Cooke School serve?
George L Cooke School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend George L Cooke School?
George L Cooke School has an enrollment of approximately 593 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at George L Cooke School?
The student-teacher ratio at George L Cooke School is 8.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does George L Cooke School rank in NY?
George L Cooke School ranks #3,732 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is George L Cooke School's MySchoolScout rating?
George L Cooke School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at George L Cooke School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, George L Cooke School has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2019) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2019).
Is George L Cooke School a charter school?
No, George L Cooke School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is George L Cooke School a Title I school?
No, George L Cooke School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for George L Cooke School?
64.1% of students at George L Cooke School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 593
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 67
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Sullivan County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 62.6%
- Phone
- (845) 794-8830
- Area population (ZIP 12701)
- 12,191
- Area average commute
- 23.5 min
- Area median age
- 38
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 12701; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2019; directory SY 2023–24
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