Nellie Thornton School Of Performing Arts
Tel:
(914) 358-2740
Nellie Thornton School Of Performing Arts serves 749 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Nellie Thornton School Of Performing Arts placed in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the New York state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
Nellie Thornton School Of Performing Arts places among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Nellie Thornton School Of Performing Arts's student population of 749 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 749 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 60 teachers |
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School Comparison
Nellie Thornton School Of Performing Arts is ranked within the top 20% of all 4,239 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Nellie Thornton School Of Performing Arts is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
Overall Testing Rank | #441 out of 4239 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 90-94% | 52% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 90-94% | 52% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 9% |
| Hispanic | 24% | 27% |
| Black | 70% | 17% |
| White | 5% | 43% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.45 | 0.71 |
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Graduation Rate | 90-94% | 82% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 80% | 51% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Mount Vernon School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Nellie Thornton School Of Performing Arts is Nelson R Mandela/dr Hosea Zollicoffer High School (0.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Ab Davis Steam High School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Columbus School At The Franko Building (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Mount Vernon Nelson R Mandela/dr Hosea Zollicoffer High School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 139 students
0.1 miles
350 Gramatan Ave
Mount Vernon, NY 10550
(914) 358-2720 0.1 9-12 139 - Mount Vernon Ab Davis Steam High School Grades: 7-9 | 474 students
0.3 miles
350 Gramatan Ave
Mount Vernon, NY 10552
(914) 665-5120 0.3 7-9 474 - Mount Vernon Columbus School At The Franko Building Grades: PK-6 | 521 students
0.3 miles
455 N High St
Mount Vernon, NY 10550
(914) 358-2700 0.3 PK-6 521 - Mount Vernon Hamilton School Grades: K-6 | 417 students
0.4 miles
20 Oak St
Mount Vernon, NY 10550
(914) 335-5050 0.4 K-6 417 - Mount Vernon Lincoln School Grades: K-6 | 646 students
0.4 miles
170 E Lincoln Ave
Mount Vernon, NY 10552
(914) 665-5039 0.4 K-6 646
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