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Pennington School vs. Traphagen School

Should you attend Pennington School or Traphagen School? 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
Pennington School
20 Fairway Ave
Mount Vernon, NY 10552
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Traphagen School
72 Lexington Ave
Mount Vernon, NY 10552
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

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

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 421 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Pennington 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 28% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 317 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Traphagen School ranks in the top 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 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Total Students
421 students
317 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Pennington School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Traphagen School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Pennington School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Traphagen School.
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
30 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Pennington School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Traphagen School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Pennington School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Mount Vernon 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 Traphagen School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Mount Vernon 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

#2449 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
#1799 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Pennington School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Traphagen School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
28%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pennington School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Mount Vernon 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 Traphagen School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Mount Vernon School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
54%
(Top 50% in NY)
55-59%
(Top 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pennington School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Mount Vernon 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 Traphagen School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Mount Vernon School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
55-59%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
60-69%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pennington School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Mount Vernon 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 Traphagen School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Mount Vernon 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 Pennington School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Traphagen School by grade.
Pre-K Students
33
21
Kindergarten Students
32
45
Grade 1 Students
49
29
Grade 2 Students
43
46
Grade 3 Students
46
31
Grade 4 Students
51
31
Grade 5 Students
42
28
Grade 6 Students
24
28
Grade 7 Students
28
27
Grade 8 Students
41
22
Ungraded Students
32
9

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
4%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Pennington School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Mount Vernon 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 Traphagen School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Mount Vernon 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
28%
28%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Pennington School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Mount Vernon 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 Traphagen School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Mount Vernon 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
50%
59%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Pennington School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Mount Vernon 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 Traphagen School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Mount Vernon 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
16%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Pennington School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Mount Vernon 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 Traphagen School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Mount Vernon 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
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Pennington School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Mount Vernon 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 Traphagen School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Mount Vernon School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.65
0.57
This chart showcases the diversity score of Pennington School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Mount Vernon 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 Traphagen School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Mount Vernon 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
42%
43%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Pennington School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Mount Vernon 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 Traphagen School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Mount Vernon 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
4%
(19-20 School Year Data)
4%
(19-20 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Pennington School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Mount Vernon School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2019-20 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Traphagen School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Mount Vernon School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2019-20 school year.
 
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