School 9

53 Fairview St
Yonkers, NY 10703
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Bottom 50%
Serving 258 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, School 9 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 10-14% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 258 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50% in NY
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-69% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

School 9 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

School Overview

School 9's student population of 258 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
258 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

School 9 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 School 9 is 0.51, 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.
This School
State Level (NY)
#4121 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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10-14%
46%
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20-24%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of School 9 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.
60-69%
78%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of School 9 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
15:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
2%
10%
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Hispanic
65%
29%
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Black
27%
16%
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White
4%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New York.
0.51
This chart displays the diversity score of School 9 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
84%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is School 9's ranking?
School 9 is ranked #4121 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are School 9 often compared to?
School 9is often viewed alongside schools like School 22, Cross Hill Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend School 9?
258 students attend School 9.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of School 9 students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of School 9?
School 9 has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does School 9 offer ?
School 9 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is School 9 part of?
School 9 is part of Yonkers City School District.
In what neighborhood is School 9 located?
School 9 is located in the Getty Square neighborhood of Yonkers, NY. There are 3 other public schools located in Getty Square.

School Reviews

5   5/23/2022
The teachers and administration are absolutely incredible!
- Posted by Teacher - Lammers

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 258 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-69% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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