Kahlil Gibran School

18 Rosedale Rd
Yonkers, NY 10710
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 506 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Kahlil Gibran 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 39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% 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: 506 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : Bottom 50% in NY
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 75-79% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Kahlil Gibran School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

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School Overview

Kahlil Gibran School's student population of 506 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
506 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Kahlil Gibran 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 Kahlil Gibran School is 0.72, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NY)
#2751 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Kahlil Gibran School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
39%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Kahlil Gibran School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
39%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kahlil Gibran School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75-79%
78%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Kahlil Gibran School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
9%
10%
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Hispanic
39%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Kahlil Gibran School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
14%
16%
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White
32%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.72
This chart displays the diversity score of Kahlil Gibran School and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Kahlil Gibran School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kahlil Gibran School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kahlil Gibran School's ranking?
Kahlil Gibran School is ranked #2751 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Kahlil Gibran School often compared to?
Kahlil Gibran Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Family School 32 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Kahlil Gibran School?
506 students attend Kahlil Gibran School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Kahlil Gibran School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 14% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kahlil Gibran School?
Kahlil Gibran School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Kahlil Gibran School offer ?
Kahlil Gibran School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Kahlil Gibran School part of?
Kahlil Gibran School is part of Yonkers City School District.
In what neighborhood is Kahlil Gibran School located?
Kahlil Gibran School is located in the Colonial Heights neighborhood of Yonkers, NY. There are 1 other public schools located in Colonial Heights.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 506 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 75-79% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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