PS 68 vs BENJAMIN TURNER MIDDLE SCHOOL
PS 68 and BENJAMIN TURNER MIDDLE SCHOOL are very closely rated, both scoring around 8.5 out of 10. In math proficiency, PS 68 leads at 48.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
PS 68
Bronx, NY
8.5/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
490 students
BENJAMIN TURNER MIDDLE SCHOOL
Mount Vernon, NY
8.2/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 8th
371 students
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| Metric | PS 68 | BENJAMIN TURNER MIDDLE SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 8.5 / 10 | 8.2 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 8.6 | 4.9 |
| Growth Score | 9.8 | 9.6 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 78.8% | 64.4% |
| Environment Score | 5.2 | 9.4 |
| State Rank | #123 of 4,744 | #361 of 4,744 |
| State Percentile | 97th | 92th |
Test Scores
| Subject | PS 68 | BENJAMIN TURNER MIDDLE SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 48.0% | 12.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 45.0% | 20.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | PS 68 | BENJAMIN TURNER MIDDLE SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | Pre-K – 5th | Kindergarten – 8th |
| Enrollment | 490 | 371 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 9.1:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 78.8% | 64.4% |
| District | NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #11 | MOUNT VERNON SCHOOL DISTRICT |
| City | Bronx | Mount Vernon |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Bronx (10466) | Mount Vernon (10550) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $66,328 | $56,903 |
| Median Home Value | $605,300 | $482,600 |
| Median Rent | $1,528 | $1,451 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 25.9% | 23.3% |
| Poverty Rate | 19.9% | 18.5% |
| Avg Commute | 44 min | 35 min |