Serving 301 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Mount Vernon Honor 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 43% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 301 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Holmes School serves a central area in Mount Vernon, NY, encompassing approximately 0.3 square miles. Most homes in the attendance zone are within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 0.5 miles to the school's boundaries and the furthest edge located about 0.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mount Vernon Honor Academy's student population of 301 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
301 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2005
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mount Vernon Honor 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 Mount Vernon Honor Academy is 0.46, 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
#2652 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
25%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
69%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.9%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (18-19)
6%
4%
Showing 2009–2019. Full 20-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 Mount Vernon Honor Academy's ranking?
Mount Vernon Honor Academy is ranked #2652 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Mount Vernon Honor Academy often compared to?
Mount Vernon Honor Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Grimes School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Mount Vernon Honor Academy?
301 students attend Mount Vernon Honor Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Mount Vernon Honor Academy students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mount Vernon Honor Academy?
Mount Vernon Honor Academy has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Mount Vernon Honor Academy offer ?
Mount Vernon Honor Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mount Vernon Honor Academy part of?
Mount Vernon Honor Academy is part of Mount Vernon School District.
In what neighborhood is Mount Vernon Honor Academy located?
Mount Vernon Honor Academy is located in the Oakwood Heights neighborhood of Mount Vernon, NY.
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