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Las Hermanas Mirabal Community School

Elementary School · YONKERS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

195 MCLEAN AVE, Yonkers, NY 10705

Enrollment

588

Student-Teacher

17.8:1

Score

5.6

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

New York schools

#3,081 of 4,742

In Yonkers

#21 of 41

public schools

In district

#22 of 40

YONKERS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Academic growth

7.6 / 10

Very Good

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Las Hermanas Mirabal Community School

5.6/10

Elementary School in Yonkers · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Las Hermanas Mirabal Community School

Las Hermanas Mirabal Community School is a public elementary school in Yonkers, NY, part of YONKERS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT. Las Hermanas Mirabal Community School serves approximately 588 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Las Hermanas Mirabal Community School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #3,081 of 4,742 schools in NY.

Structured state assessment records for Las Hermanas Mirabal Community School show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

How it comparesOn par with district
  • This school 5.6 · Average
  • District avg 5.5
  • NY avg 5.9

What Parents Should Know

Test scores at Las Hermanas Mirabal Community School sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.

56% of students at Las Hermanas Mirabal Community School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.6Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.55 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics4.2Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency20.4% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency31.2% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-33.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-29.7 pts
Overall Proficiency26% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-14.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile23th
Resources & Environment2.9Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.8:1
Per-Pupil Spending$28,185
Chronic Absenteeism56.3%

Las Hermanas Mirabal Community School — Students at Las Hermanas Mirabal Community School score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

83.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 21.5% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
40.8% (2021 NYSED)
ELA Proficiency 24.3% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
57.1% (2021 NYSED)

Based on 40 test records from NY state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
60%
ELA
44%
2010
Math
28%
ELA
28%
2011
Math
32%
ELA
28%
2012
Math
12%
ELA
7%
2013
Math
12%
ELA
7%
2014
Math
15%
ELA
7%
2015
Math
17%
ELA
16%
2016
Math
20%
ELA
18%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
23%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
25%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
25%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
16.4%
ELA
28.4%
2022
Math
20.4%
ELA
31.2%

* 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: 7.6/10.

How Las Hermanas Mirabal Community School Compares

See how Las Hermanas Mirabal Community School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
5.6/10
35th percentile in NY
Academic
4.2/10
Below Average
Growth
7.6/10
Very Good
Environment
2.9/10
Needs Improvement

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
83%
Teaching Staff
18:1 student-teacher ratio
33 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
56.3%

Location

195 MCLEAN AVE, Yonkers, NY 10705

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Las Hermanas Mirabal Community School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. PS 81 ROBERT J CHRISTEN (rated 8.2/10, 1.0 miles away, in nearby Bronx), which scores notably higher. Another option is PEARLS HAWTHORNE SCHOOL (rated 8.1/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, MONTESSORI SCHOOL 27 (rated 7.3/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Yonkers, see our Yonkers schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.5 mi
School Distance Rating
SCHOOL 21 Yonkers 0.6 mi 6.0
EUGENIO MARIA DE HOSTOS MICROSOCIETY SCHOOL Yonkers 0.8 mi 6.7
MONTESSORI SCHOOL 27 Yonkers 0.7 mi 7.3
YONKERS MIDDLE SCHOOL Yonkers 0.9 mi 5.5
ST MARGARET OF CORTONA SCHOOL Bronx 0.8 mi 6.4
PEARLS HAWTHORNE SCHOOL Yonkers 0.8 mi 8.1
CESAR E CHAVEZ SCHOOL Yonkers 0.9 mi 4.7
YONKERS HIGH SCHOOL Yonkers 0.9 mi 8.1
ELLA FITZGERALD ACADEMY Yonkers 1.0 mi 5.1
SAR HIGH SCHOOL Bronx 0.9 mi 6.8
NEW TESTAMENT CHURCH SCHOOL Yonkers 1.1 mi
SCHOOL 23 Yonkers 1.1 mi 3.2
STEIN YESHIVA OF LINCOLN PARK Yonkers 0.9 mi
THE BIONDI SCHOOL/RISING GROUND INC Yonkers 0.9 mi 7.3
PS 81 ROBERT J CHRISTEN Bronx 1.0 mi 8.2
ENRICO FERMI SCHOOL FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS Yonkers 1.2 mi 5.4
LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL Yonkers 1.0 mi 7.0
THOMAS CORNELL ACADEMY Yonkers 1.3 mi 6.5
OAKVIEW PREP SCHOOL OF SDA Yonkers 1.5 mi 4.7
ANDALUSIA SCHOOL Yonkers 1.5 mi 7.4

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 10705 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$68,616

Median Home Value

$445,600

Median Rent

$1,602/mo

Population

40,390

College Educated

30.1%

Homeownership

36.4%

Avg Commute

38.2 min

Poverty Rate

18%

Median Age

38.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Las Hermanas Mirabal Community School

What grades does Las Hermanas Mirabal Community School serve?

Las Hermanas Mirabal Community School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Las Hermanas Mirabal Community School?

Las Hermanas Mirabal Community School has an enrollment of approximately 588 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Las Hermanas Mirabal Community School?

The student-teacher ratio at Las Hermanas Mirabal Community School is 17.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Las Hermanas Mirabal Community School rank in NY?

Las Hermanas Mirabal Community School ranks #3,081 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Las Hermanas Mirabal Community School's MySchoolScout rating?

Las Hermanas Mirabal Community School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Las Hermanas Mirabal Community School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Las Hermanas Mirabal Community School has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Las Hermanas Mirabal Community School a charter school?

No, Las Hermanas Mirabal Community School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Las Hermanas Mirabal Community School a Title I school?

No, Las Hermanas Mirabal Community School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Las Hermanas Mirabal Community School?

83.2% of students at Las Hermanas Mirabal Community 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.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
78 Very Walkable
Transit Score
63 Good Transit
Bike Score
61 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
588
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
33
Free/Reduced Lunch
83.2%
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Westchester County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
56.3%

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