Serving 610 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, School 29 ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 610 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
School 29 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
School 29's student population of 610 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
610 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
School Rankings
School 29 ranks within the top 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of School 29 is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1845 out of 4346 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
60%
30%
Black
21%
16%
White
11%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is School 29's ranking?
School 29 is ranked #1845 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are School 29 often compared to?
School 29is often viewed alongside schools like Patricia A Dichiaro School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend School 29?
610 students attend School 29.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of School 29 students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of School 29?
School 29 has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does School 29 offer ?
School 29 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is School 29 part of?
School 29 is part of Yonkers City School District.
In what neighborhood is School 29 located?
School 29 is located in the Northeast Yonkers neighborhood of Yonkers, NY. There are 3 other public schools located in Northeast Yonkers.
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