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School 29 vs. Kahlil Gibran School

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School Overview

School
School 29
47 Croydon Rd
Yonkers, NY 10710
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Kahlil Gibran School
18 Rosedale Rd
Yonkers, NY 10710
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

School 29 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 5%)
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Overview
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).
Serving 515 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Kahlil Gibran School ranks in the bottom 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 57% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Total Students
610 students
515 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at School 29 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Kahlil Gibran School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
57% | 43%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at School 29.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Kahlil Gibran School.
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
24 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at School 29 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Kahlil Gibran School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
21:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at School 29 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 Kahlil Gibran 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

#1845 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
#2250 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of School 29, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Kahlil Gibran School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
51%
(Top 50% in NY)
57%
(Top 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at School 29 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 Kahlil Gibran 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.
55%
(Top 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
39%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at School 29 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 Kahlil Gibran 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.
75-79%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
75-79%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at School 29 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 Kahlil Gibran 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 School 29 by grade.
This chart displays the students of Kahlil Gibran School by grade.
Pre-K Students
35
20
Kindergarten Students
47
42
Grade 1 Students
63
52
Grade 2 Students
49
50
Grade 3 Students
60
57
Grade 4 Students
59
57
Grade 5 Students
60
59
Grade 6 Students
49
52
Grade 7 Students
61
74
Grade 8 Students
60
52
Ungraded Students
67
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Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
4%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at School 29, 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 Kahlil Gibran 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
60%
38%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at School 29, 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 Kahlil Gibran 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
21%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at School 29, 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 Kahlil Gibran 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
11%
33%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at School 29, 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 Kahlil Gibran 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
3%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at School 29, 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 Kahlil Gibran 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.
0.59
0.72
This chart showcases the diversity score of School 29, 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 Kahlil Gibran 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
62%
44%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at School 29, 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 Kahlil Gibran 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
5%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at School 29, 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 Kahlil Gibran 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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