Serving 507 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 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 19:1 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 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 507 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- 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
Mlk Jr High Tech & Computer Magnet School's student population of 507 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
507 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Mlk Jr High Tech & Computer Magnet School 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 Mlk Jr High Tech & Computer Magnet School is 0.54, 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
19:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
57%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
37%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)55%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2014–2025. 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 Mlk Jr High Tech & Computer Magnet School's ranking?
Mlk Jr High Tech & Computer Magnet School is ranked #3986 out of 4,346 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?
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 Mlk Jr High Tech & Computer Magnet School?
507 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, 37% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
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 19:1, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
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.
In what neighborhood is Mlk Jr High Tech & Computer Magnet School located?
Mlk Jr High Tech & Computer Magnet School is located in the Getty Square neighborhood of Yonkers, NY. There are 3 other public schools located in Getty Square.
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