Serving 250 students in grades 6-8, Yorkville East Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 250 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 74% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: YORKVILLE EAST MIDDLE SCHOOL serves a 9.6 square mile area in New York, NY, with a typical drive time of 10-12 minutes to the school and an average distance of 3.4 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, reaching up to 5.9 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Yorkville East Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Yorkville East Middle School's student population of 250 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
250 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
Yorkville East Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Yorkville East Middle School is 0.66, 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
#503 out of 4346 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Asian
12%
10%
Hispanic
22%
31%
Black
6%
15%
White
52%
39%
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.8%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yorkville East Middle School's ranking?
Yorkville East Middle School is ranked #503 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Yorkville East Middle School often compared to?
Yorkville East Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Junior High School 167 Robert F Wagner by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Yorkville East Middle School?
250 students attend Yorkville East Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Yorkville East Middle School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Yorkville East Middle School?
Yorkville East Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Yorkville East Middle School offer ?
Yorkville East Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Yorkville East Middle School part of?
Yorkville East Middle School is part of New York City Geographic District # 2.
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