Serving 278 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 was 10-14% (which was lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
School 9 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
278 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#4121 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
67%
30%
Black
27%
16%
White
4%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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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 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?
278 students attend School 9.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of School 9 students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 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.
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