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Yonkers Middle School
Middle School · YONKERS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
150 ROCKLAND AVE, Yonkers, NY 10705
Enrollment
569
Student-Teacher
15:1
Score
5.5
Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
569
Student-Teacher
15:1
Score
5.5
Grades
6th – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#3,176 of 4,742
In Yonkers
#25 of 41
public schools
In district
#26 of 40
YONKERS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
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About Yonkers Middle School
Yonkers Middle School is a public middle school in Yonkers, NY, part of YONKERS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT. Yonkers Middle School serves approximately 569 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. Yonkers Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #3,176 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for Yonkers Middle School show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 5.5 · Average
- District avg 5.5
- NY avg 6.1
What Parents Should Know
46% of students at Yonkers Middle School 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
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Yonkers Middle School — Students at Yonkers Middle School score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
83.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 34 test records from NY state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* 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 Yonkers Middle School Compares
See how Yonkers Middle School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
150 ROCKLAND AVE, Yonkers, NY 10705
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Yonkers Middle School may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. YONKERS HIGH SCHOOL (rated 8.1/10), which scores notably higher. Another option is PEARLS HAWTHORNE SCHOOL (rated 8.1/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, ANDALUSIA SCHOOL (rated 7.4/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Yonkers, see our Yonkers schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.0 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| YONKERS HIGH SCHOOL Yonkers | 0.0 mi | 8.1 |
| NEW TESTAMENT CHURCH SCHOOL Yonkers | 0.2 mi | — |
| SCHOOL 23 Yonkers | 0.3 mi | 3.2 |
| ELLA FITZGERALD ACADEMY Yonkers | 0.4 mi | 5.1 |
| ENRICO FERMI SCHOOL FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS Yonkers | 0.5 mi | 5.4 |
| ANDALUSIA SCHOOL Yonkers | 0.6 mi | 7.4 |
| OAKVIEW PREP SCHOOL OF SDA Yonkers | 0.7 mi | 4.7 |
| CESAR E CHAVEZ SCHOOL Yonkers | 0.5 mi | 4.7 |
| LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL Yonkers | 0.7 mi | 7.0 |
| LAS HERMANAS MIRABAL COMMUNITY SCHOOL Yonkers | 0.9 mi | 5.6 |
| THOMAS CORNELL ACADEMY Yonkers | 0.8 mi | 6.5 |
| EUGENIO MARIA DE HOSTOS MICROSOCIETY SCHOOL Yonkers | 0.8 mi | 6.7 |
| MLK JR HIGH TECH & COMPUTER MAGNET SCHOOL Yonkers | 1.0 mi | 5.1 |
| BARACK OBAMA SCHOOL FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE Yonkers | 1.1 mi | 5.1 |
| WESTCHESTER SCHOOL FOR SPECIAL CHILDREN Yonkers | 1.1 mi | 6.1 |
| STEIN YESHIVA OF LINCOLN PARK Yonkers | 1.0 mi | — |
| SCHOOL 21 Yonkers | 1.2 mi | 6.0 |
| PEARLS HAWTHORNE SCHOOL Yonkers | 1.0 mi | 8.1 |
| SCHOOL 9 Yonkers | 1.2 mi | 3.8 |
| ST JOHN THE BAPTIST Yonkers | 1.0 mi | 4.9 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 10705 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$68,616
Median Home Value
$445,600
Median Rent
$1,602/mo
Population
40,390
College Educated
30.1%
Homeownership
36.4%
Avg Commute
38.2 min
Poverty Rate
18%
Median Age
38.6
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| ATHENA MIDDLE SCHOOL Rochester, NY | 5.5 |
| BEEKMANTOWN MIDDLE SCHOOL West Chazy, NY | 5.5 |
| MARYVALE MIDDLE SCHOOL Cheektowaga, NY | 5.5 |
| MS 246 WALT WHITMAN Brooklyn, NY | 5.5 |
| NEW PALTZ MIDDLE SCHOOL New Paltz, NY | 5.5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Yonkers Middle School
What grades does Yonkers Middle School serve?
Yonkers Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Yonkers Middle School?
Yonkers Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 569 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Yonkers Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Yonkers Middle School is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Yonkers Middle School rank in NY?
Yonkers Middle School ranks #3,176 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Yonkers Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Yonkers Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Yonkers Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Yonkers Middle School has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Yonkers Middle School a charter school?
No, Yonkers Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Yonkers Middle School a Title I school?
No, Yonkers Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Yonkers Middle School?
83.3% of students at Yonkers Middle 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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 569
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 83.3%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Westchester County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 45.5%
- Phone
- (914) 376-8191
Resources & Links
District
YONKERS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT- District Enrollment
- 24,339
- Schools in District
- 40
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $28,185
- District Rank
- #26 of 40
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