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#3058 of 4,742 schools in NY
Rebecca Turner Academy
High School · Mount Vernon School District · Mount Vernon, NY
A Mount Vernon School District high school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
625 S 4TH AVE, Mount Vernon, NY 10550
- Math 50% proficient (2022)
- Reading 65% proficient (2022)
- 24.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Rebecca Turner Academy score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 10 points since 2019, reaching 57% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 48% (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 32 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
72.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Rebecca Turner 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 70Very Walkable
- Transit 65Good Transit
- Bike 47Somewhat 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 St Michael AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | 6–12 | 0.6 mi | 696 | Compare → |
| Denzel Washington School-artsEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | 6–12 | 0.9 mi | 420 | Compare → |
| PS 723Enrollment path unverified | 3.2 | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 377 | Compare → |
| Cardinal Spellman High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.0private | 9–12 | 1.1 mi | 1,118 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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
- #6 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
Rebecca Turner Academy is listed in MOUNT VERNON SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rebecca Turner Academy
Rebecca Turner Academy is a public high school in Mount Vernon, NY, part of Mount Vernon School District, serving approximately 98 students in grades 9th-12th with a 24.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #3,058 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rebecca Turner Academy
What grades does Rebecca Turner Academy serve?
Rebecca Turner Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Rebecca Turner Academy?
Rebecca Turner Academy has an enrollment of approximately 98 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rebecca Turner Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Rebecca Turner Academy is 24.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rebecca Turner Academy rank in NY?
Rebecca Turner Academy ranks #3,058 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Rebecca Turner Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Rebecca Turner Academy 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 Rebecca Turner Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rebecca Turner Academy has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Rebecca Turner Academy a charter school?
No, Rebecca Turner Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rebecca Turner Academy a Title I school?
No, Rebecca Turner Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rebecca Turner Academy?
72.4% of students at Rebecca Turner 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
- 98
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Westchester County
- Phone
- (914) 665-5100
- Area population (ZIP 10550)
- 40,072
- Area average commute
- 35.4 min
- Area median age
- 40.1
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 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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