Below Average
#3870 of 4,742 schools in NY
Graham School
Elementary School · Mount Vernon School District · Mount Vernon, NY
A Mount Vernon School District elementary school where students score 26 points below what's typical for similar communities.
421 E 5TH ST, Mount Vernon, NY 10553
- Math 13% proficient (2022)
- Reading 30% proficient (2022)
- 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Graham School score 21% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 54 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 21% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 39 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
63%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Graham School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 82Very Walkable
- Transit 49Some Transit
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,010/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mount Vernon), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$84,173
Median home value
$490,000
Median rent
$1,771/mo
College educated
42.9%
Homeownership
46%
Poverty rate
9.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10553; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edward Williams SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 406 | Compare → |
| Colonial SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 288 | Compare → |
| Siwanoy SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 287 | Compare → |
| Benjamin Turner Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–8 | 0.8 mi | 371 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Mount Vernon School District
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #12 of 16
- District spending per student
- $35,486NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Graham School is listed in MOUNT VERNON SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Graham School
Graham School is a public elementary school in Mount Vernon, NY, part of Mount Vernon School District, serving approximately 397 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #3,870 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Graham School
What grades does Graham School serve?
Graham School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Graham School?
Graham School has an enrollment of approximately 397 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Graham School?
The student-teacher ratio at Graham School is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Graham School rank in NY?
Graham School ranks #3,870 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Graham School's MySchoolScout rating?
Graham School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Graham School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Graham School has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Graham School a charter school?
No, Graham School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Graham School a Title I school?
No, Graham School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Graham School?
63.0% of students at Graham 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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 397
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Westchester County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 49.4%
- Phone
- (914) 665-2800
- Area population (ZIP 10553)
- 10,815
- Area average commute
- 40.8 min
- Area median age
- 38.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 10553; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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