Serving 328 students in grades 3-8, Cross Hill Academy 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 22% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 3-8
- Enrollment: 328 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cross Hill Academy's student population of 328 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
328 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Cross Hill Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cross Hill Academy is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3986 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
65%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
25%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
4%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)50%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cross Hill Academy's ranking?
Cross Hill Academy is ranked #3986 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Cross Hill Academy often compared to?
Cross Hill Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Yonkers Early Childhood Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Cross Hill Academy?
328 students attend Cross Hill Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Cross Hill Academy students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cross Hill Academy?
Cross Hill Academy has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Cross Hill Academy offer ?
Cross Hill Academy offers enrollment in grades 3-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Cross Hill Academy part of?
Cross Hill Academy is part of Yonkers City School District.
In what neighborhood is Cross Hill Academy located?
Cross Hill Academy is located in the Northwest Yonkers neighborhood of Yonkers, NY. There are 7 other public schools located in Northwest Yonkers.
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