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School 21

Public | PK-6 | 422 students

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Posted April 10, 2010

This school has some really sweet teachers but there a few that are really bad. My kids go to this school and they like, it but my son teacher is very impatient and very bossy and if my kids did not like this school so much i would pull them out.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 1, 2009

My kid has been going there since kindergarten she love's it even better now since it's going to be extended to 6th grade ! I need to find a middle school just as good for her when she is done going here any ideas anyone ?
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Posted November 21, 2009

My son has been going to school 21 and i am very pleased with the results. My son can read very well and very good in math. the teachers are very sweet.
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Posted May 28, 2009

My son is currently in kindergarten at School 21. I am extremely pleased with this school. My son is reading well, writing well and talks about the new and exciting events held at the school. The teachers and staff are dedicated to the students and am extremely happy with the changes Mr. Hughes implemented. My son's teacher is a no-nonsense person and handles the children very well. I am pleased he gets a lot of homework. It truly stimulates his mind and creativity. Thank you School 21.
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Posted May 18, 2009

have had a child in this school for 3 years and have consistantly been disappointed in the principals work ethic, the teachers commitment and the behavior of the students. There is little to no extra help from anyone and once they have labeled your child as problematic, its a done deal.
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Posted October 18, 2007

Both my children are studenta at school 21 so far I am very happy with it. Classrooms are clean and the new principal is great. Mr.Hughes will do great things for this school.
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Posted October 16, 2007

Great school so far. My son started Pre-K this year and he has learned a lot for the first month at School 21. I am impressed with the teacher and the assistant's teaching skills. They both have a way to have the kids interact and grasp what they are learning. My son is doing well.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 30, 2005

My Pre-K daughter just finished her first month at School 21. I am happy to see the experience has been a very happy one for her thus far. Her teacher has made a wonderful impression on her for the past month. I can see she is a dedicated teacher and she has an ability to connect with the children. She creates a warm, enthusiastic and active learning environment. The classroom is always kept clean, organized and bright full with colorful, creative toys and pictures . The program itself is very academic oriented. The goal is to have everyone reading by the end of the year. We will see! My daughter is very happy. Due to cutbacks there is only one short session each week of music and art.
—Submitted by a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 56% in 2012.

60 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
35%

2011

 
 
25%
Math

The state average for Math was 61% in 2012.

61 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
44%

2011

 
 
39%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New York used the New York State Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English language arts and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The results for English language arts and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles and the science results will be added when they are released in the Fall of 2013. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New York. The goal is for 90% of students to meet or exceed grade-level standards on the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 59% in 2012.

61 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
26%

2011

 
 
44%
Math

The state average for Math was 69% in 2012.

62 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
52%

2011

 
 
40%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2011.

61 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
74%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New York used the New York State Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English language arts and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The results for English language arts and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles and the science results will be added when they are released in the Fall of 2013. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New York. The goal is for 90% of students to meet or exceed grade-level standards on the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 58% in 2012.

62 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
36%

2011

 
 
32%
Math

The state average for Math was 67% in 2012.

61 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
52%

2011

 
 
42%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New York used the New York State Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English language arts and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The results for English language arts and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles and the science results will be added when they are released in the Fall of 2013. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New York. The goal is for 90% of students to meet or exceed grade-level standards on the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 56% in 2012.

61 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
30%

2011

 
 
23%
Math

The state average for Math was 65% in 2012.

61 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
34%

2011

 
 
31%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New York used the New York State Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English language arts and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The results for English language arts and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles and the science results will be added when they are released in the Fall of 2013. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New York. The goal is for 90% of students to meet or exceed grade-level standards on the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 59% 21%
White 23% 51%
Black 12% 19%
Asian/Pacific Islander 5% 8%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 70%N/A44%
Limited English proficient 29%N/A7%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Fewer than 3 years experience 4%N/A10%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree and above 73%N/A33%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Teachers with no valid teaching certificate 0%N/A5%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008
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100 Lee Ave
Yonkers, NY 10705
Phone: (914) 376-8435

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