Below Average
#4191 of 4,742 schools in NY
Geraldine J Mann School
Elementary School · Niagara Falls City School District · Niagara Falls, NY
A Niagara Falls City School District elementary school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1330 95TH ST, Niagara Falls, NY 14304
- Math 33% proficient (2022)
- Reading 43% proficient (2022)
- 17:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Geraldine J Mann School score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 38% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
52.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Geraldine J Mann 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 41Car-Dependent
- Transit 22Minimal Transit
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,326/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Niagara Falls), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$64,756
Median home value
$151,500
Median rent
$901/mo
College educated
25.4%
Homeownership
73.4%
Poverty rate
12.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 14304; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catholic Academy of Niagara FallsPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 142 | Compare → |
| Seventy Ninth Street SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | PK–6 | 1.2 mi | 417 | Compare → |
| Cataract Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.8 | PK–6 | 1.9 mi | 534 | Compare → |
| Holy Ghost Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | PK–8 | 2.2 mi | 124 | 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.
Niagara Falls City School District
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #3 of 11
- District spending per student
- $23,705NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 28.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Geraldine J Mann School is listed in NIAGARA FALLS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Geraldine J Mann School
Geraldine J Mann School is a public elementary school in Niagara Falls, NY, part of Niagara Falls City School District, serving approximately 425 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #4,191 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Geraldine J Mann School
What grades does Geraldine J Mann School serve?
Geraldine J Mann School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Geraldine J Mann School?
Geraldine J Mann School has an enrollment of approximately 425 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Geraldine J Mann School?
The student-teacher ratio at Geraldine J Mann School is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Geraldine J Mann School rank in NY?
Geraldine J Mann School ranks #4,191 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Geraldine J Mann School's MySchoolScout rating?
Geraldine J Mann School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Geraldine J Mann School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Geraldine J Mann School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Geraldine J Mann School a charter school?
No, Geraldine J Mann School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Geraldine J Mann School a Title I school?
No, Geraldine J Mann School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Geraldine J Mann School?
52.9% of students at Geraldine J Mann 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 425
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Niagara County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.6%
- Phone
- (716) 278-7940
- Area population (ZIP 14304)
- 28,965
- Area average commute
- 19.3 min
- Area median age
- 42.9
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 14304; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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