Serving 615 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, School 29 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 47% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is equal to 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 88% 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: 615 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
School 29's student population of 615 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
615 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
School 29 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 29 is 0.62, 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
#2118 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
10%
Hispanic
56%
29%
Black
24%
16%
White
12%
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
70%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 School 29's ranking?
School 29 is ranked #2118 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are School 29 often compared to?
School 29is often viewed alongside schools like Kahlil Gibran School, Montessori School 27 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend School 29?
615 students attend School 29.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of School 29 students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of School 29?
School 29 has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does School 29 offer ?
School 29 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is School 29 part of?
School 29 is part of Yonkers City School District.
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