Serving 281 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Paideia School 24 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 40-44% (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 16:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 281 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Paideia School 24's student population of 281 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
281 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Paideia School 24 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 Paideia School 24 is 0.57, 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
#2695 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
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)
70-79%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
62%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
13%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
White
17%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)64.1%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 Paideia School 24's ranking?
Paideia School 24 is ranked #2695 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Paideia School 24 often compared to?
Paideia School 24is often viewed alongside schools like School 5 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% 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 Paideia School 24?
281 students attend Paideia School 24.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Paideia School 24 students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Paideia School 24?
Paideia School 24 has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Paideia School 24 offer ?
Paideia School 24 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Paideia School 24 part of?
Paideia School 24 is part of Yonkers City School District.
In what neighborhood is Paideia School 24 located?
Paideia School 24 is located in the Bryn Mawr Park neighborhood of Yonkers, NY. There are 2 other public schools located in Bryn Mawr Park.
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