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Benjamin Turner Middle School
Elementary School · MOUNT VERNON SCHOOL DISTRICT
624 S 3RD AVE, Mount Vernon, NY 10550
Enrollment
371
Student-Teacher
8.8:1
Score
5.5
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
371
Student-Teacher
8.8:1
Score
5.5
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#3,154 of 4,742
In Mount Vernon
#9 of 17
public schools
In district
#8 of 16
MOUNT VERNON SCHOOL DISTRICT
School environment
9.4 / 10
Excellent
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About Benjamin Turner Middle School
Benjamin Turner Middle School is a public elementary school in Mount Vernon, NY, part of MOUNT VERNON SCHOOL DISTRICT. Benjamin Turner Middle School serves approximately 371 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 8.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Benjamin Turner Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #3,154 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for Benjamin Turner Middle School show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 5.5 · Average
- District avg 4.9
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
At 8.8:1 students to teachers, Benjamin Turner Middle School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Score Breakdown
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Benjamin Turner Middle School — Students at Benjamin Turner Middle School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
64.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 35 test records from NY state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 5.3/10.
How Benjamin Turner Middle School Compares
See how Benjamin Turner Middle School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
624 S 3RD AVE, Mount Vernon, NY 10550
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Benjamin Turner Middle School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. PS 68 (rated 7.4/10, 0.6 miles away, in nearby Bronx), which scores notably higher. Another option is BRONX CHARTER SCHOOL FOR BETTER LEARNING (rated 5.9/10, 0.9 miles away, in nearby Bronx), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, WAKE-EDEN CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (rated 5.1/10, 0.7 miles away, in nearby Bronx), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Mount Vernon, see our Mount Vernon schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.1 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| REBECCA TURNER ACADEMY Mount Vernon | 0.0 mi | 5.6 |
| CECIL H PARKER SCHOOL Mount Vernon | 0.3 mi | 3.4 |
| EDWARD WILLIAMS SCHOOL Mount Vernon | 0.5 mi | 3.9 |
| PS 68 Bronx | 0.6 mi | 7.4 |
| WAKE-EDEN CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Bronx | 0.7 mi | 5.1 |
| MOUNT ST MICHAEL ACADEMY Bronx | 0.7 mi | 5.5 |
| BRONX CHARTER SCHOOL FOR EXCELLENCE 4 Bronx | 0.7 mi | 3.5 |
| GRAHAM SCHOOL Mount Vernon | 0.8 mi | 4.6 |
| CORNERSTONE ACADEMY FOR SOCIAL ACTION Bronx | 0.9 mi | 4.6 |
| CORNERSTONE ACADEMY FOR SOCIAL ACTION MIDDLE SCHOOL (CASA) Bronx | 0.9 mi | 4.0 |
| PS 723 Bronx | 0.9 mi | 3.2 |
| DENZEL WASHINGTON SCHOOL-ARTS Mount Vernon | 0.9 mi | 8.3 |
| AMANI PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL Mount Vernon | 1.0 mi | 7.1 |
| BRONX CHARTER SCHOOL FOR BETTER LEARNING Bronx | 0.9 mi | 5.9 |
| BAYCHESTER MIDDLE SCHOOL Bronx | 0.9 mi | 5.8 |
| ONE WORLD MIDDLE SCHOOL AT EDENWALD Bronx | 0.9 mi | 7.5 |
| BRONX ALLIANCE MIDDLE SCHOOL Bronx | 0.9 mi | 5.7 |
| PS 111 SETON FALLS Bronx | 1.0 mi | 4.8 |
| PS 87 Bronx | 0.9 mi | 4.3 |
| CAPITAL PREPARATORY BRONX CHARTER SCHOOL Bronx | 1.1 mi | 7.7 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 10550 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$56,903
Median Home Value
$482,600
Median Rent
$1,451/mo
Population
40,072
College Educated
23.3%
Homeownership
27.7%
Avg Commute
35.4 min
Poverty Rate
18.5%
Median Age
40.1
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| ALEXANDER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Alexander, NY | 5.5 |
| ANN G MCGUINNESS ELEMENTAR SCHOOL Endicott, NY | 5.5 |
| ANNUNCIATION SCHOOL Tuckahoe, NY | 5.5 |
| AQUEBOGUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Aquebogue, NY | 5.5 |
| AUTUMN LANE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Rochester, NY | 5.5 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Benjamin Turner Middle School
What grades does Benjamin Turner Middle School serve?
Benjamin Turner Middle School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Benjamin Turner Middle School?
Benjamin Turner Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 371 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Turner Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Turner Middle School is 8.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Benjamin Turner Middle School rank in NY?
Benjamin Turner Middle School ranks #3,154 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Benjamin Turner Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Benjamin Turner Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Benjamin Turner Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Benjamin Turner Middle School has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Benjamin Turner Middle School a charter school?
No, Benjamin Turner Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Benjamin Turner Middle School a Title I school?
No, Benjamin Turner Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Benjamin Turner Middle School?
64.4% of students at Benjamin Turner Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 371
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 64.4%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Westchester County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.1%
- Phone
- (914) 665-5150
Resources & Links
District
MOUNT VERNON SCHOOL DISTRICT- District Enrollment
- 6,813
- Schools in District
- 16
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $35,486
- District Rank
- #8 of 16
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