Serving 576 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, School 13 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 17% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 576 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
School 13 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
School 13's student population of 576 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
576 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
School 13 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of School 13 is 0.39, 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
#3871 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
77%
29%
Black
12%
16%
White
5%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is School 13's ranking?
School 13 is ranked #3871 out of 4,093 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?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend School 13?
576 students attend School 13.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of School 13 students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of School 13?
School 13 has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does School 13 offer ?
School 13 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is School 13 part of?
School 13 is part of Yonkers City School District.
In what neighborhood is School 13 located?
School 13 is located in the Park Hill neighborhood of Yonkers, NY. There are 4 other public schools located in Park Hill.
School Reviews
5 6/2/2023
the best school ever I love the teachers.
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