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Patricia A Dichiaro School vs. Pearls Hawthorne School

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School Overview

School
Patricia A Dichiaro School
373 Bronxville Rd
Bronxville, NY 10708
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Pearls Hawthorne School
350 Hawthorne Ave
Yonkers, NY 10705
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

Patricia A Dichiaro School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

Pearls Hawthorne School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 543 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Patricia A Dichiaro School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 795 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Pearls Hawthorne School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 88% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (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 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Total Students
543 students
795 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Patricia A Dichiaro School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Pearls Hawthorne School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Patricia A Dichiaro School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Pearls Hawthorne School.
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
52 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Patricia A Dichiaro School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Pearls Hawthorne School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Patricia A Dichiaro School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Yonkers City School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Pearls Hawthorne School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Yonkers City School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#622 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 20%)
#150 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Patricia A Dichiaro School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Pearls Hawthorne School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
76%
(Top 20% in NY)
88%
(Top 5% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Patricia A Dichiaro School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Yonkers City School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pearls Hawthorne School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Yonkers City School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
70%
(Top 20% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
84%
(Top 10% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Patricia A Dichiaro School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Yonkers City School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pearls Hawthorne School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Yonkers City School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
85-89%
(Top 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
90-94%
(Top 20% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Patricia A Dichiaro School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Yonkers City School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pearls Hawthorne School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Yonkers City School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Patricia A Dichiaro School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Pearls Hawthorne School by grade.
Pre-K Students
36
49
Kindergarten Students
52
78
Grade 1 Students
52
76
Grade 2 Students
57
79
Grade 3 Students
58
98
Grade 4 Students
58
78
Grade 5 Students
59
90
Grade 6 Students
59
76
Grade 7 Students
58
63
Grade 8 Students
54
78
Ungraded Students
-
30

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Pearls Hawthorne School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Yonkers City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2011-12 school year.
% Asian
7%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Patricia A Dichiaro School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Yonkers City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Pearls Hawthorne School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Yonkers City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
38%
44%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Patricia A Dichiaro School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Yonkers City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Pearls Hawthorne School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Yonkers City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
7%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Patricia A Dichiaro School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Yonkers City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Pearls Hawthorne School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Yonkers City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
43%
21%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Patricia A Dichiaro School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Yonkers City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Pearls Hawthorne School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Yonkers City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Patricia A Dichiaro School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Yonkers City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Pearls Hawthorne School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Yonkers City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.67
0.73
This chart showcases the diversity score of Patricia A Dichiaro School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Yonkers City School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Pearls Hawthorne School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Yonkers City School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
29%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Patricia A Dichiaro School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Yonkers City School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Pearls Hawthorne School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Yonkers City School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Patricia A Dichiaro School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Yonkers City School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Pearls Hawthorne School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Yonkers City School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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