Serving 569 students in grades 6-8, Yonkers Middle 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 29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (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 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 569 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Yonkers Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Yonkers Middle School's student population of 569 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
569 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Yonkers Middle 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 Yonkers Middle School is 0.57, 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
#3283 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
62%
30%
Black
20%
16%
White
11%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yonkers Middle School's ranking?
Yonkers Middle School is ranked #3283 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Yonkers Middle School often compared to?
Yonkers Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Yonkers High School, Pearls Hawthorne School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Yonkers Middle School?
569 students attend Yonkers Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Yonkers Middle School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Yonkers Middle School?
Yonkers Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Yonkers Middle School offer ?
Yonkers Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Yonkers Middle School part of?
Yonkers Middle School is part of Yonkers City School District.
In what neighborhood is Yonkers Middle School located?
Yonkers Middle School is located in the Park Hill neighborhood of Yonkers, NY. There are 4 other public schools located in Park Hill.
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