Serving 567 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Family School 32 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 27% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 567 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Family School 32's student population of 567 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
567 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Family School 32 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 Family School 32 is 0.59, 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
#3167 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
10%
Hispanic
60%
29%
Black
15%
16%
White
16%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Family School 32's ranking?
Family School 32 is ranked #3167 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Family School 32 often compared to?
Family School 32is often viewed alongside schools like Kahlil Gibran School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Family School 32?
567 students attend Family School 32.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Family School 32 students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Family School 32?
Family School 32 has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Family School 32 offer ?
Family School 32 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Family School 32 part of?
Family School 32 is part of Yonkers City School District.
In what neighborhood is Family School 32 located?
Family School 32 is located in the Northeast Yonkers neighborhood of Yonkers, NY. There are 3 other public schools located in Northeast Yonkers.
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