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#2980 of 4,742 schools in NY
Paideia School 15
Elementary School · Yonkers City School District · Yonkers, NY
A Yonkers City School District elementary school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
175 WESTCHESTER AVE, Yonkers, NY 10707
- Math 39% proficient (2022)
- Reading 45% proficient (2022)
- 22.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Paideia School 15 score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 31 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 42% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 47% (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 40 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
41.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Paideia School 15 sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 44Car-Dependent
- Transit 49Some Transit
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,338/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Yonkers), 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
$141,837
Median home value
$718,400
Median rent
$2,051/mo
College educated
62.1%
Homeownership
56.3%
Poverty rate
5.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10707; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kahlil Gibran SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 515 | Compare → |
| Robert C Dodson SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 724 | Compare → |
| Annunciation SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 368 | Compare → |
| Family School 32Enrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 590 | 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.
Yonkers City School District
- Schools in district
- 40
- Rank in district
- #21 of 40
- District spending per student
- $28,185NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Paideia School 15 is listed in YONKERS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Paideia School 15
Paideia School 15 is a public elementary school in Yonkers, NY, part of Yonkers City School District, serving approximately 579 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 22.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,980 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Paideia School 15
What grades does Paideia School 15 serve?
Paideia School 15 serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Paideia School 15?
Paideia School 15 has an enrollment of approximately 579 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paideia School 15?
The student-teacher ratio at Paideia School 15 is 22.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Paideia School 15 rank in NY?
Paideia School 15 ranks #2,980 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Paideia School 15's MySchoolScout rating?
Paideia School 15 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Paideia School 15?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Paideia School 15 has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Paideia School 15 a charter school?
No, Paideia School 15 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Paideia School 15 a Title I school?
No, Paideia School 15 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Paideia School 15?
41.1% of students at Paideia School 15 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
- 579
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Westchester County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.7%
- Phone
- (914) 376-8645
- Area population (ZIP 10707)
- 9,755
- Area average commute
- 37.6 min
- Area median age
- 45.8
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 10707; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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