Serving 382 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Yorkville Community School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 382 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Yorkville Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Yorkville Community School's student population of 382 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
382 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Yorkville Community School ranks within the top 20% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Yorkville Community School is 0.70, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#719 out of 4093 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
10%
10%
Hispanic
23%
29%
Black
14%
16%
White
47%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
51%
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 Community School's ranking?
Yorkville Community School is ranked #719 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Yorkville Community School often compared to?
Yorkville Community Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ps 527 East Side School For Social Action by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Yorkville Community School?
382 students attend Yorkville Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Yorkville Community School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Yorkville Community School?
Yorkville Community School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Yorkville Community School offer ?
Yorkville Community School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Yorkville Community School part of?
Yorkville Community School is part of New York City Geographic District # 2 School District.
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