School 17

Summary:

School 17 is an elementary school in Yonkers, NY that serves 344 students in grades PK-6. It is part of the Yonkers City School District, which is ranked 645 out of 865 school districts in New York and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Over the past 10 years, School 17 has consistently ranked in the bottom 20% of New York elementary schools, with a 1-star rating for most years.

Despite spending significantly more per student ($23,272 in 2022-2023) compared to the state average, School 17 struggles to serve its diverse student population effectively. The school's proficiency rates on the New York State Assessments are significantly lower than the Yonkers City School District and New York state averages across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in 2023-2024, only 39.02% of 3rd graders at School 17 were proficient in ELA compared to 42.6% statewide, and only 60% were proficient in math compared to 53.93% statewide. The school also has significant performance gaps between subgroups like female students, male students, African American students, Hispanic students, English Language Learners, and students with special needs.

Interestingly, nearby schools like Patricia A Dichiaro School and School 30 demonstrate that high-poverty schools in the Yonkers district can achieve significantly better academic results than School 17. This suggests that School 17 may benefit from learning from the practices and strategies of these higher-performing schools to improve its own educational outcomes and provide more equitable opportunities for its students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 745 Midland Ave
       Yonkers, NY  10704-1055


(914) 376-8345

District: Yonkers City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1802nd of 2,445 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $23,272 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  15.8 Help
Number of students:  327

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
62.4%
African American:
17.4%
White:
12.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  69.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details School 17 ranks worse than 73.7% of elementary schools in New York. It also ranks 19th among 29 ranked elementary schools in the Yonkers City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.12. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at School 17 is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (62.4%), African American (17.4%), White (12.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 69.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at School 17 is 15.8, which is the 11th best among 29 elementary schools in the Yonkers City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at School 17 is $23,272, which is the 3rd highest among 29 elementary schools in the Yonkers City School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

School 17:

SchoolDigger ranks School 17 1802nd of 2445 New York public elementary schools. (See School 17 in the ranking list.)

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Yonkers City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Yonkers City School District 645th of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for School 17

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Rank History for all students at School 17

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 67.79 820th 2206 62.8%
2007 27.00 1768th 2219 20.3%
2008 28.08 1789th 2227 19.7%
2009 26.58 1874th 2257 17.0%
2010 30.36 1743rd 2263 23.0%
2011 36.71 1599th 2286 30.1%
2012 49.69 1330th 2320 42.7%
2013 15.38 2083rd 2325 10.4%
2014 10.57 2215th 2345 5.5%
2015 12.68 2163rd 2352 8.0%
2016 11.30 2209th 2366 6.6%
2017 21.10 1977th 2386 17.1%
2018 9.91 2257th 2395 5.8%
2019 11.49 2247th 2413 6.9%
2021 11.08 2037th 2201 7.5%
2022 10.60 2299th 2434 5.5%
2023 22.16 1978th 2439 18.9%
2024 28.12 1802nd 2445 26.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at School 17

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.10 719th 938 23.3%
2019 35.89 547th 860 36.4%
2022 40.46 559th 1027 45.6%
2023 52.06 352nd 1001 64.8%
2024 40.74 571st 1066 46.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at School 17

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.77 1770th 1941 8.8%
2019 18.59 1787th 1859 3.9%
2022 21.16 1890th 2031 6.9%
2023 42.67 989th 2016 50.9%
2024 54.46 700th 2110 66.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at School 17

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.11 1935th 2045 5.4%
2019 19.27 1805th 2032 11.2%
2022 15.66 1965th 2099 6.4%
2023 27.58 1561st 2041 23.5%
2024 37.96 1271st 2078 38.8%
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Rank History for Female students at School 17

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.23 2246th 2338 3.9%
2019 14.71 2140th 2357 9.2%
2021 31.28 1426th 1955 27.1%
2022 15.69 2167th 2401 9.7%
2023 39.56 1447th 2403 39.8%
2024 32.23 1674th 2413 30.6%
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Rank History for Male students at School 17

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.72 2165th 2340 7.5%
2019 11.61 2218th 2358 5.9%
2022 10.60 2281st 2400 5.0%
2023 14.51 2188th 2400 8.8%
2024 26.95 1847th 2411 23.4%
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Rank History for African American students at School 17

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.88 727th 948 23.3%
2019 32.21 602nd 891 32.4%
2022 21.01 789th 936 15.7%
2023 23.69 681st 857 20.5%
2024 47.57 449th 927 51.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at School 17

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.07 1260th 1392 9.5%
2019 18.55 1180th 1315 10.3%
2021 23.67 686th 818 16.1%
2022 18.14 1372nd 1503 8.7%
2023 39.66 866th 1429 39.4%
2024 43.72 807th 1531 47.3%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: NY State Education Department

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Enrollment information for School 17

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 160 114 9 76 0 n/a n/a 0 359
1990 151 126 2 94 0 n/a n/a 0 373
1991 161 131 6 104 1 n/a n/a 0 403
1992 153 121 7 132 0 n/a n/a 0 413
1993 141 126 8 132 0 n/a n/a 0 407
1994 126 143 16 145 0 n/a n/a 0 430
1995 98 176 21 164 1 n/a n/a 0 460
1996 98 176 21 164 1 n/a n/a 0 460
1997 82 172 20 167 1 n/a n/a 0 442
1998 81 173 26 174 1 n/a n/a 0 455
1999 76 152 16 179 1 n/a n/a 0 424
2000 85 159 19 175 0 n/a n/a 6 444
2001 84 124 23 215 2 n/a n/a 0 448
2002 67 113 21 196 0 n/a n/a 0 397
2003 67 113 21 196 0 n/a n/a 0 397
2004 76 118 22 188 0 n/a n/a 0 404
2005 74 108 17 177 0 n/a n/a 0 376
2006 65 112 16 171 0 n/a n/a 0 364
2007 63 101 21 163 0 n/a n/a 0 348
2008 52 116 22 202 1 n/a n/a 0 393
2009 58 123 23 208 0 n/a n/a 0 412
2010 69 125 23 219 0 n/a n/a 0 436
2011 75 130 26 251 1 0 11 0 494
2012 69 114 24 260 1 0 11 0 479
2013 71 111 27 308 3 0 9 0 529
2014 88 129 30 294 2 0 10 0 553
2015 84 145 30 314 2 0 11 0 586
2016 76 140 29 319 1 0 11 0 576
2017 79 127 25 299 2 0 13 0 545
2018 56 90 20 270 2 0 11 0 449
2019 51 85 17 290 3 0 12 0 458
2020 60 74 17 298 2 0 9 0 460
2021 48 67 11 244 2 0 8 0 380
2022 45 64 8 225 2 0 4 0 348
2023 38 51 11 231 2 0 11 0 344
2024 41 57 9 204 1 0 15 0 327

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at School 17

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 359 14.9 24.0 n/a
1990 373 16.9 22.0 n/a
1991 403 18.9 21.3 n/a
1992 413 19.9 20.7 n/a
1993 407 21.0 19.4 n/a
1994 430 22.0 19.5 60
1995 460 23.0 20.0 62.8
1996 460 23.0 20.0 62.8
1997 442 21.0 21.0 69.5
1998 455 22.0 20.7 70.8
1999 424 24.0 17.7 74.3
2000 444 26.0 17.1 76
2001 448 26.0 17.2 78.3
2002 397 24.0 16.5 79.3
2003 397 24.0 16.5 79.3
2004 404 n/a n/a n/a
2005 376 22.0 17.1 72.9
2006 364 20.0 18.2 77.7
2007 348 21.0 16.6 77.6
2008 393 24.0 16.4 80.9
2009 412 25.0 16.5 75.2
2010 436 27.0 16.1 68.8
2011 494 25.2 19.5 66.8
2012 479 23.0 20.8 72.9
2013 529 23.0 23.0 80.2
2014 553 25.0 22.1 70.7
2015 586 25.0 23.4 77.6
2016 576 25.0 23.0 80.2
2017 545 20.9 25.9 78.7
2018 449 26.0 17.2 58.4
2019 458 24.0 19.0 58.5
2020 460 27.0 17.0 66.5
2021 380 23.8 15.9 81.1
2022 348 22.4 15.5 83.3
2023 344 22.5 15.2 79.7
2024 327 20.6 15.8 69.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio School 17

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 359 14.9 24.0 n/a
1990 373 16.9 22.0 n/a
1991 403 18.9 21.3 n/a
1992 413 19.9 20.7 n/a
1993 407 21.0 19.4 n/a
1994 430 22.0 19.5 60
1995 460 23.0 20.0 62.8
1996 460 23.0 20.0 62.8
1997 442 21.0 21.0 69.5
1998 455 22.0 20.7 70.8
1999 424 24.0 17.7 74.3
2000 444 26.0 17.1 76
2001 448 26.0 17.2 78.3
2002 397 24.0 16.5 79.3
2003 397 24.0 16.5 79.3
2004 404 n/a n/a n/a
2005 376 22.0 17.1 72.9
2006 364 20.0 18.2 77.7
2007 348 21.0 16.6 77.6
2008 393 24.0 16.4 80.9
2009 412 25.0 16.5 75.2
2010 436 27.0 16.1 68.8
2011 494 25.2 19.5 66.8
2012 479 23.0 20.8 72.9
2013 529 23.0 23.0 80.2
2014 553 25.0 22.1 70.7
2015 586 25.0 23.4 77.6
2016 576 25.0 23.0 80.2
2017 545 20.9 25.9 78.7
2018 449 26.0 17.2 58.4
2019 458 24.0 19.0 58.5
2020 460 27.0 17.0 66.5
2021 380 23.8 15.9 81.1
2022 348 22.4 15.5 83.3
2023 344 22.5 15.2 79.7
2024 327 20.6 15.8 69.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

School 17

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
201393.5%0.0%0.4%97.4%95.6%95.4%97.4%97.4%97.4%97.4%
201498.0%0.0%0.4%99.6%98.0%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%
201593.9%0.0%0.0%96.4%96.4%96.2%96.2%96.4%96.2%94.1%
201687.6%0.2%0.0%91.6%94.6%94.6%94.6%89.2%98.4%91.1%
201783.8%0.4%0.0%88.4%92.3%92.3%92.3%87.1%95.0%88.8%
201889.7%0.5%0.0%95.2%94.7%94.7%94.7%94.5%97.8%94.5%
201990.5%0.0%0.0%92.4%91.2%91.2%91.2%92.7%95.9%91.2%
202097.2%0.0%98.4%99.1%99.1%99.1%98.1%99.5%98.6%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for School 17

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,193 (7.9%) $13,905 (92.1%) $15,098
2020 $663 (4.4%) $14,431 (95.6%) $15,094
2021 $771 (4.0%) $18,287 (96.0%) $19,058
2022 $1,663 (8.4%) $18,180 (91.6%) $19,843
2023 $1,703 (7.3%) $21,569 (92.7%) $23,272

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on School 17

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2247th of 2413 Elementary schoolsRanks 1978th of 2439 Elementary schools
 12%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (School 17)3336
 3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Yonkers City School District)4039.1
 0.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York)5244.9
 7.1%
3rd Grade Math (School 17)3940.4
 1.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Yonkers City School District)4243.6
 1.6%
   3rd Grade Math (New York)5453.7
 0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (School 17)2129
 8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Yonkers City School District)3642.4
 6.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4848.8
 0.8%
4th Grade Math (School 17)1742
 25%
   4th Grade Math (Yonkers City School District)3844.2
 6.2%
   4th Grade Math (New York)5053.9
 3.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (School 17)1230
 18%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Yonkers City School District)2438.9
 14.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New York)3845.1
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (School 17)2013.7
 6.3%
   5th Grade Math (Yonkers City School District)3234.5
 2.5%
   5th Grade Math (New York)4649.7
 3.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (School 17)00
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Yonkers City School District)3435.1
 1.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4745.8
 1.2%
6th Grade Math (School 17)06.3
 6.3%
   6th Grade Math (Yonkers City School District)3837.6
 0.4%
   6th Grade Math (New York)4748.1
 1.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students458344
 24.9%
African American8551
 40%
American Indian32
 33.3%
Asian1711
 35.3%
Hispanic290231
 20.3%
Pacific Islander00
White5138
 25.5%
Two or More Races1211
 8.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients58.5%79.7%
 21.1%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 327 students attended School 17.

School 17 ranks 1802nd of 2445 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students at School 17 are 62% Hispanic, 17% African American, 13% White, 5% Two or more races, 3% Asian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department.

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