Serving 348 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, School 17 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% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 348 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
School 17's student population of 348 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
348 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
School 17 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 17 is 0.53, 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
#3982 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
65%
29%
Black
18%
16%
White
13%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 17's ranking?
School 17 is ranked #3982 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are School 17 often compared to?
School 17is often viewed alongside schools like Rosemarie Ann Siragusa School, Yonkers Montessori Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend School 17?
348 students attend School 17.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of School 17 students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 13% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of School 17?
School 17 has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does School 17 offer ?
School 17 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is School 17 part of?
School 17 is part of Yonkers City School District.
School Reviews
1 3/31/2021
Some teachers are screaming all the time. Lots of bullying. Principal is invisible.
5 2/14/2015
Great School, Great Layout, Great Teachers
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