Serving 873 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Enrico Fermi School For The Performing Arts 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 16% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% 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: 873 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Enrico Fermi School For The Performing Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Enrico Fermi School For The Performing Arts's student population of 873 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
873 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Enrico Fermi School For The Performing Arts 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 Enrico Fermi School For The Performing Arts is 0.19, 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
#3911 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
90%
29%
Black
6%
16%
White
2%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
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 Enrico Fermi School For The Performing Arts's ranking?
Enrico Fermi School For The Performing Arts is ranked #3911 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Enrico Fermi School For The Performing Arts often compared to?
Enrico Fermi School For The Performing Artsis often viewed alongside schools like Cross Hill Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Enrico Fermi School For The Performing Arts?
873 students attend Enrico Fermi School For The Performing Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Enrico Fermi School For The Performing Arts students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Enrico Fermi School For The Performing Arts?
Enrico Fermi School For The Performing Arts has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Enrico Fermi School For The Performing Arts offer ?
Enrico Fermi School For The Performing Arts offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Enrico Fermi School For The Performing Arts part of?
Enrico Fermi School For The Performing Arts is part of Yonkers City School District.
In what neighborhood is Enrico Fermi School For The Performing Arts located?
Enrico Fermi School For The Performing Arts is located in the Nodine Hill neighborhood of Yonkers, NY.
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