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Pearls Hawthorne School vs. Montessori School 27

Should you attend Pearls Hawthorne School or Montessori School 27? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Pearls Hawthorne School
350 Hawthorne Ave
Yonkers, NY 10705
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Montessori School 27
132 Valentine Ln
Yonkers, NY 10705
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Pearls Hawthorne School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)

Montessori School 27 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 795 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Pearls Hawthorne School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 88% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 332 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Montessori School 27 ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-6
Total Students
795 students
332 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Pearls Hawthorne School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Montessori School 27 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Pearls Hawthorne School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Montessori School 27.
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
18 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Pearls Hawthorne School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Montessori School 27 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Pearls Hawthorne School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Yonkers City School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Montessori School 27 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Yonkers City School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#150 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 5%)
#1541 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Pearls Hawthorne School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Montessori School 27, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
88%
(Top 5% in NY)
50-54%
(Top 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pearls Hawthorne School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Yonkers City School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Montessori School 27 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Yonkers City School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
84%
(Top 10% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-64%
(Top 30% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pearls Hawthorne School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Yonkers City School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Montessori School 27 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Yonkers City School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
90-94%
(Top 20% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
80-89%
(Top 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pearls Hawthorne School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Yonkers City School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Montessori School 27 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Yonkers City School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Pearls Hawthorne School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Montessori School 27 by grade.
Pre-K Students
49
44
Kindergarten Students
78
73
Grade 1 Students
76
40
Grade 2 Students
79
43
Grade 3 Students
98
36
Grade 4 Students
78
35
Grade 5 Students
90
26
Grade 6 Students
76
35
Grade 7 Students
63
-
Grade 8 Students
78
-
Ungraded Students
30
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Pearls Hawthorne School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Yonkers City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2011-12 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Montessori School 27, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Yonkers City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% Asian
15%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Pearls Hawthorne School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Yonkers City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Montessori School 27, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Yonkers City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
44%
70%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Pearls Hawthorne School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Yonkers City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Montessori School 27, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Yonkers City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
13%
16%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Pearls Hawthorne School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Yonkers City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Montessori School 27, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Yonkers City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
21%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Pearls Hawthorne School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Yonkers City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Montessori School 27, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Yonkers City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Pearls Hawthorne School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Yonkers City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Montessori School 27, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Yonkers City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.73
0.48
This chart showcases the diversity score of Pearls Hawthorne School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Yonkers City School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Montessori School 27, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Yonkers City School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
52%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Pearls Hawthorne School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Yonkers City School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Montessori School 27, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Yonkers City School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Pearls Hawthorne School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Yonkers City School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Montessori School 27, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Yonkers City School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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