School 9 (Closed 2024)

53 Fairview St
Yonkers, NY 10703
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Bottom 50%
Serving 278 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, School 9 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 was 25-29% (which was lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
278 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NY)
#3931 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

25-29%
52%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

20-24%
49%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

60-69%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
1%
10%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
67%
31%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓

Black
27%
15%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓

White
4%
39%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
1%
4%

Showing 2013–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
96%
0.48

Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
56.5%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
55%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%

Showing 2014–2025. 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 School 9's ranking?
School 9 is ranked #3931 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend School 9?
278 students attend School 9.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of School 9 students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of School 9?
School 9 has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does School 9 offer ?
School 9 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is School 9 part of?
School 9 is part of Yonkers City School District.
In what neighborhood is School 9 located?
School 9 is located in the Getty Square neighborhood of Yonkers, NY. There are 3 other public schools located in Getty Square.

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