Mlk Jr High Tech & Computer Magnet School

135 Locust Hill Ave
Yonkers, NY 10701
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Bottom 50%
Serving 460 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Mlk Jr High Tech & Computer Magnet 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 10-14% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (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 97% 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: 460 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50% in NY
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Mlk Jr High Tech & Computer Magnet School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

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School Overview

Mlk Jr High Tech & Computer Magnet School's student population of 460 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
460 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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School Rankings

Mlk Jr High Tech & Computer Magnet School 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 Mlk Jr High Tech & Computer Magnet School is 0.55, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NY)
#3952 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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10-14%
55%
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25-29%
62%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
10%
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Hispanic
57%
29%
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Black
36%
16%
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White
3%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
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0.55
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
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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 Mlk Jr High Tech & Computer Magnet School's ranking?
Mlk Jr High Tech & Computer Magnet School is ranked #3952 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Mlk Jr High Tech & Computer Magnet School often compared to?
Mlk Jr High Tech & Computer Magnet Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pearls Hawthorne School, Kahlil Gibran School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Mlk Jr High Tech & Computer Magnet School?
460 students attend Mlk Jr High Tech & Computer Magnet School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Mlk Jr High Tech & Computer Magnet School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mlk Jr High Tech & Computer Magnet School?
Mlk Jr High Tech & Computer Magnet School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Mlk Jr High Tech & Computer Magnet School offer ?
Mlk Jr High Tech & Computer Magnet School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mlk Jr High Tech & Computer Magnet School part of?
Mlk Jr High Tech & Computer Magnet School is part of Yonkers City School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 460 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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