Serving 474 students in grades 7-9, Ab Davis Steam High 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 was 15% (which was lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 27% (which was lower than the New York state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 94% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
Total Students
474 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)15%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)27%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
32%
30%
Black
59%
15%
White
6%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average).
How many students attend Ab Davis Steam High School?
474 students attend Ab Davis Steam High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Ab Davis Steam High School students are Black, 32% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ab Davis Steam High School?
Ab Davis Steam High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ab Davis Steam High School offer ?
Ab Davis Steam High School offers enrollment in grades 7-9
What school district is Ab Davis Steam High School part of?
Ab Davis Steam High School is part of Mount Vernon School District.
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