Serving 829 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Pearls Hawthorne School ranks in the top 20% 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 73% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 829 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 73% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 88% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pearls Hawthorne School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Pearls Hawthorne School's student population of 829 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
829 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pearls Hawthorne School ranks within the top 20% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pearls Hawthorne School is 0.74, which is more 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
#630 out of 4093 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
19%
10%
Hispanic
41%
29%
Black
14%
16%
White
21%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pearls Hawthorne School's ranking?
Pearls Hawthorne School is ranked #630 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 88% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Pearls Hawthorne School?
829 students attend Pearls Hawthorne School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Pearls Hawthorne School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 19% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pearls Hawthorne School?
Pearls Hawthorne School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Pearls Hawthorne School offer ?
Pearls Hawthorne School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Pearls Hawthorne School part of?
Pearls Hawthorne School is part of Yonkers City School District.
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