Serving 378 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Nelson Mandela/dr Hosa Zollicoffer 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 20-24% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 378 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Nelson Mandela/dr Hosa Zollicoffer School's student population of 378 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
378 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Nelson Mandela/dr Hosa Zollicoffer 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 Nelson Mandela/dr Hosa Zollicoffer School is 0.58, 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
#2945 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
42%
30%
Black
49%
16%
White
7%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
54%
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 Nelson Mandela/dr Hosa Zollicoffer School's ranking?
Nelson Mandela/dr Hosa Zollicoffer School is ranked #2945 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Nelson Mandela/dr Hosa Zollicoffer School?
378 students attend Nelson Mandela/dr Hosa Zollicoffer School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Nelson Mandela/dr Hosa Zollicoffer School students are Black, 42% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nelson Mandela/dr Hosa Zollicoffer School?
Nelson Mandela/dr Hosa Zollicoffer School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Nelson Mandela/dr Hosa Zollicoffer School offer ?
Nelson Mandela/dr Hosa Zollicoffer School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Nelson Mandela/dr Hosa Zollicoffer School part of?
Nelson Mandela/dr Hosa Zollicoffer School is part of Mount Vernon School District.
In what neighborhood is Nelson Mandela/dr Hosa Zollicoffer School located?
Nelson Mandela/dr Hosa Zollicoffer School is located in the North Side neighborhood of Mount Vernon, NY. There are 7 other public schools located in North Side.
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