Serving 349 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Yorkville Community School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 349 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Yorkville Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Yorkville Community School's student population of 349 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
349 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Yorkville Community School ranks within the top 30% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Yorkville Community School is 0.71, 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
#963 out of 4377 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
11%
10%
Hispanic
23%
29%
Black
12%
16%
White
46%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yorkville Community School's ranking?
Yorkville Community School is ranked #963 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Yorkville Community School often compared to?
Yorkville Community Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like P.S. 527 East Side School For Social Action by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Yorkville Community School?
349 students attend Yorkville Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Yorkville Community School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 11% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Yorkville Community School?
Yorkville Community School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Yorkville Community School offer ?
Yorkville Community School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Yorkville Community School part of?
Yorkville Community School is part of New York City Geographic District # 2 School District.
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