Gaynor McCown Expeditionary Learning School vs Space Shuttle Columbia School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 209 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gaynor McCown Expeditionary Learning School
Staten Island · Public high · Grades 9–12
540 students
Space Shuttle Columbia School
Staten Island · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
720 students
| Measure | Gaynor McCown Expeditionary Learning School Staten Island, New York | Space Shuttle Columbia School Staten Island, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #455 of 1,079 | #917 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #1982 of 16,910 | #15632 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 540 | 720 |
| Enrollment | 540 | 720 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.9% | 65.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 97.5% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 55% |
| city | Staten Island | Staten Island |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gaynor McCown Expeditionary Learning School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.8 vs 63.8).
- •Gaynor McCown Expeditionary Learning School does better on math proficiency (87% vs 55%).
- •Gaynor McCown Expeditionary Learning School does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 58%).
- •Gaynor McCown Expeditionary Learning School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.9% vs 65.4%).
- •Space Shuttle Columbia School does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 15.4).
- •Space Shuttle Columbia School is the larger school with 720 students compared with 540.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Gaynor McCown Expeditionary Learning School better than Space Shuttle Columbia School?
On the Success Index (US), Gaynor McCown Expeditionary Learning School ranks higher (75.8 vs 63.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Gaynor McCown Expeditionary Learning School and Space Shuttle Columbia School?
About 209 m in a straight line, between Staten Island and Staten Island in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gaynor McCown Expeditionary Learning School: 540. Space Shuttle Columbia School: 720. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gaynor McCown Expeditionary Learning School and Space Shuttle Columbia School rank in New York?
Gaynor McCown Expeditionary Learning School is 455th of 1,079 and Space Shuttle Columbia School is 917th of 2,536 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).