Serving 226 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, George Ross Mackenzie Elementary 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 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower 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 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 226 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
George Ross Mackenzie Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
George Ross Mackenzie Elementary School's student population of 226 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 38% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
226 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Rankings
George Ross Mackenzie Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of George Ross Mackenzie Elementary School is 0.36, 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
#3024 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
15%
30%
Black
1%
16%
White
79%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is George Ross Mackenzie Elementary School's ranking?
George Ross Mackenzie Elementary School is ranked #3024 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are George Ross Mackenzie Elementary School often compared to?
George Ross Mackenzie Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sullivan West Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend George Ross Mackenzie Elementary School?
226 students attend George Ross Mackenzie Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of George Ross Mackenzie Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of George Ross Mackenzie Elementary School?
George Ross Mackenzie Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does George Ross Mackenzie Elementary School offer ?
George Ross Mackenzie Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is George Ross Mackenzie Elementary School part of?
George Ross Mackenzie Elementary School is part of Eldred Central School District.
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