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#4201 of 4,742 schools in NY

Museum School 25

Elementary School · YONKERS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

579 WARBURTON AVE, Yonkers, NY 10701

Enrollment

245

Student-Teacher

14.4:1

Score

4.1

Grades

Pre-K – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

New York schools

#4,201 of 4,742

In Yonkers

#35 of 41

public schools

In district

#35 of 40

YONKERS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

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Museum School 25

4.1/10

Elementary School in Yonkers · grades Pre-K – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Museum School 25

Museum School 25 is a public elementary school in Yonkers, NY, part of YONKERS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT. Museum School 25 serves approximately 245 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Museum School 25 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #4,201 of 4,742 schools in NY.

Structured state assessment records for Museum School 25 show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

How it compares1.4 pts below district
  • This school 4.1 · Below Average
  • District avg 5.5
  • NY avg 5.9

What Parents Should Know

Test scores at Museum School 25 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.

68% of students at Museum School 25 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 Progress6.0Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.3 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics1.4Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency15% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-48.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-45.9 pts
Overall Proficiency10% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-37.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile1th
Resources & Environment3.5Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.4:1
Per-Pupil Spending$28,185
Chronic Absenteeism67.8%

Museum School 25 — Students at Museum School 25 score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

64.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 17.3% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
48.1% (2021 NYSED)
ELA Proficiency 18.4% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
58.4% (2021 NYSED)

Based on 35 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
59%
ELA
40%
2010
Math
21%
ELA
24%
2011
Math
33%
ELA
31%
2012
Math
6%
ELA
7%
2013
Math
12%
ELA
7.5%
2014
Math
12%
ELA
7.5%
2015
Math
12%
ELA
7.5%
2016
Math
12%
ELA
12%
2017
Math
12%
ELA
12%
2018
Math
22%
ELA
22%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
22%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
13.5%
ELA
20.2%
2022
Math
5%
ELA
15%

* 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: 6.0/10.

How Museum School 25 Compares

See how Museum School 25 performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
4.1/10
11th percentile in NY
Academic
1.4/10
Needs Improvement
Growth
6.0/10
Average
Environment
3.5/10
Needs Improvement

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
64%
Teaching Staff
14:1 student-teacher ratio
17 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
67.8%

Location

579 WARBURTON AVE, Yonkers, NY 10701

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Museum School 25 may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. SACRED HEART GRADE SCHOOL (rated 6.5/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is PAIDEIA SCHOOL 24 (rated 5.8/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, SCHOOL 16 (rated 5.6/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Yonkers, see our Yonkers schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.8 mi
School Distance Rating
RIVERSIDE HIGH SCHOOL Yonkers 0.1 mi 6.5
HUDSON VIEW CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Yonkers 0.3 mi
SCHOOL 16 Yonkers 0.5 mi 5.6
GORTON HIGH SCHOOL Yonkers 0.6 mi 7.1
GREENBURGH ACADEMY Yonkers 0.6 mi 3.0
SACRED HEART HIGH SCHOOL Yonkers 0.7 mi 6.1
SACRED HEART GRADE SCHOOL Yonkers 0.7 mi 6.5
CHARTER SCHOOL OF EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE Yonkers 0.9 mi 4.6
SCHOOL 9 Yonkers 0.9 mi 3.8
WESTCHESTER SCHOOL FOR SPECIAL CHILDREN Yonkers 1.1 mi 6.1
BARACK OBAMA SCHOOL FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE Yonkers 1.1 mi 5.1
MLK JR HIGH TECH & COMPUTER MAGNET SCHOOL Yonkers 1.2 mi 5.1
CROSS HILL ACADEMY Yonkers 1.0 mi 5.5
YONKERS EARLY CHILDHOOD ACADEMY Yonkers 1.0 mi 4.0
WILLIAM BOYCE THOMPSON SCHOOL Yonkers 1.2 mi 5.4
JOHN A COLEMAN SCHOOL Yonkers 1.2 mi 7.2
OAKVIEW PREP SCHOOL OF SDA Yonkers 1.5 mi 4.7
PAIDEIA SCHOOL 24 Yonkers 1.2 mi 5.8
ANDALUSIA SCHOOL Yonkers 1.6 mi 7.4
ENRICO FERMI SCHOOL FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS Yonkers 1.8 mi 5.4

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 10701 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$63,310

Median Home Value

$412,900

Median Rent

$1,694/mo

Population

70,054

College Educated

29.5%

Homeownership

27.8%

Avg Commute

34 min

Poverty Rate

18.2%

Median Age

34.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Museum School 25

What grades does Museum School 25 serve?

Museum School 25 serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Museum School 25?

Museum School 25 has an enrollment of approximately 245 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Museum School 25?

The student-teacher ratio at Museum School 25 is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Museum School 25 rank in NY?

Museum School 25 ranks #4,201 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Museum School 25's MySchoolScout rating?

Museum School 25 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Museum School 25?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Museum School 25 has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Museum School 25 a charter school?

No, Museum School 25 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Museum School 25 a Title I school?

No, Museum School 25 is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Museum School 25?

64.1% of students at Museum School 25 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
41 Car-Dependent
Transit Score
51 Good Transit
Bike Score
15 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
245
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
17
Free/Reduced Lunch
64.1%
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Westchester County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
67.8%

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