Below Average
#4072 of 4,742 schools in NY
Nelson Mandela/dr Hosa Zollicoffer School
Elementary School · Mount Vernon School District · Mount Vernon, NY
A Mount Vernon School District elementary school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
250 GRAMATAN AVE, Mount Vernon, NY 10550
- Math 22% proficient (2022)
- Reading 50% proficient (2022)
- 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Nelson Mandela/dr Hosa Zollicoffer School score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2020, to 36% in 2022, across a 3-year record (2020–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2020-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 17 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
61.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Nelson Mandela/dr Hosa Zollicoffer 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 90Walker's Paradise
- Transit 56Good Transit
- Bike 48Somewhat 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
$56,903
Median home value
$482,600
Median rent
$1,451/mo
College educated
23.3%
Homeownership
27.7%
Poverty rate
18.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10550; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Vernon Leadership AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–8 | 0.2 mi | 381 | Compare → |
| Our Lady of Victory SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–8 | 0.2 mi | 249 | Compare → |
| Lincoln SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | K–8 | 0.3 mi | 484 | Compare → |
| Hamilton SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | K–8 | 0.5 mi | 313 | 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.
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
- #13 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
Nelson Mandela/dr Hosa Zollicoffer School is listed in MOUNT VERNON SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Nelson Mandela/dr Hosa Zollicoffer School
Nelson Mandela/dr Hosa Zollicoffer School is a public elementary school in Mount Vernon, NY, part of Mount Vernon School District, serving approximately 378 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #4,072 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Nelson Mandela/dr Hosa Zollicoffer School
What grades does Nelson Mandela/dr Hosa Zollicoffer School serve?
Nelson Mandela/dr Hosa Zollicoffer School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Nelson Mandela/dr Hosa Zollicoffer School?
Nelson Mandela/dr Hosa Zollicoffer School has an enrollment of approximately 378 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nelson Mandela/dr Hosa Zollicoffer School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nelson Mandela/dr Hosa Zollicoffer School is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Nelson Mandela/dr Hosa Zollicoffer School rank in NY?
Nelson Mandela/dr Hosa Zollicoffer School ranks #4,072 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Nelson Mandela/dr Hosa Zollicoffer School's MySchoolScout rating?
Nelson Mandela/dr Hosa Zollicoffer School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Nelson Mandela/dr Hosa Zollicoffer School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Nelson Mandela/dr Hosa Zollicoffer School has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Is Nelson Mandela/dr Hosa Zollicoffer School a charter school?
No, Nelson Mandela/dr Hosa Zollicoffer School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Nelson Mandela/dr Hosa Zollicoffer School a Title I school?
No, Nelson Mandela/dr Hosa Zollicoffer School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Nelson Mandela/dr Hosa Zollicoffer School?
61.4% of students at Nelson Mandela/dr Hosa Zollicoffer 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
- 378
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Westchester County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.0%
- Phone
- (914) 358-2720
- Area population (ZIP 10550)
- 40,072
- Area average commute
- 35.4 min
- Area median age
- 40.1
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 10550; 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, 2020-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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