Serving 572 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, School 5 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 29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 572 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
School 5's student population of 572 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
572 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Rankings
School 5 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 School 5 is 0.56, 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
#3612 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
64%
31%
Black
14%
15%
White
12%
39%
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)57.9%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is School 5's ranking?
School 5 is ranked #3612 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are School 5 often compared to?
School 5is often viewed alongside schools like Paideia School 24 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend School 5?
572 students attend School 5.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of School 5 students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of School 5?
School 5 has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does School 5 offer ?
School 5 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is School 5 part of?
School 5 is part of Yonkers City School District.
In what neighborhood is School 5 located?
School 5 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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