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#1421 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 30% in state

Mount Vernon Steam Academy

High School · Mount Vernon School District · Mount Vernon, NY

A high school in Mount Vernon, NY where students score 42 points above what's typical for similar communities.

350 GRAMATAN AVE, Mount Vernon, NY 10552

  • Math 82% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 95% proficient (2021)
  • 5/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress10.0Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data4
Annual Change+23.41 pts/yr
Data Period2018–2021
TrendImproving
Academics9.6Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency82% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency95% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency89% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+42.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile94th
College Readiness3.3Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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AP Participation23.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.9Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.1:1
District spending per student$35,486
Chronic Absenteeism17.1%

Students at Mount Vernon Steam Academy score 88% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency82%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency95%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Improving

Proficiency has improved 60 points since 2018, reaching 89% in 2021, across a 4-year record (2018–2021).

Show all 4 years by subject
2018
Math
17%
ELA
40%
2019
Math
17%
ELA
40%
2020*
Math
82%
ELA
95%
2021*
Math
82%
ELA
95%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2018-2021) · reading/ELA 68% (multi-year average, 2018-2021)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 8 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

66.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Mount Vernon Steam Academy 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 83Very Walkable
  • Transit 52Good 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

$97,105

Median home value

$331,400

Median rent

$1,770/mo

College educated

51.5%

Homeownership

64.5%

Poverty rate

6.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10552; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
23.6% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Denzel Washington School-artsEnrollment path unverified8.36–120.8 mi420Compare →
Westchester Muslim Center SchoolPrivate · tuition5.5privatePK–121.2 mi45Compare →
Bronxville High SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.19–121.3 mi521Compare →
Mount Vernon High SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.19–121.3 mi1,014Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Mount Vernon School District

Schools in district
16
Rank in district
#3 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

Mount Vernon Steam Academy is listed in MOUNT VERNON SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Mount Vernon Steam Academy

Mount Vernon Steam Academy is a public high school in Mount Vernon, NY, part of Mount Vernon School District, serving approximately 755 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,421 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2021) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Mount Vernon Steam Academy

What grades does Mount Vernon Steam Academy serve?

Mount Vernon Steam Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Mount Vernon Steam Academy?

Mount Vernon Steam Academy has an enrollment of approximately 755 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mount Vernon Steam Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Mount Vernon Steam Academy is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Mount Vernon Steam Academy rank in NY?

Mount Vernon Steam Academy ranks #1,421 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Mount Vernon Steam Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Mount Vernon Steam Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Mount Vernon Steam Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Mount Vernon Steam Academy has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2021) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2021).

Is Mount Vernon Steam Academy a charter school?

No, Mount Vernon Steam Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Mount Vernon Steam Academy a Title I school?

No, Mount Vernon Steam Academy is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mount Vernon Steam Academy?

66.2% of students at Mount Vernon Steam Academy 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
755
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
47
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Westchester County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
17.1%
Area population (ZIP 10552)
21,499
Area average commute
35.8 min
Area median age
46.6
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 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 10552; 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, 2018-2021; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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