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Traphagen School

72 Lexington Ave
Mount Vernon, NY 10552
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
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Top 50%
Serving 322 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Traphagen School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 322 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • : Top 50% in NY
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-69% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Traphagen School's student population of 322 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
322 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Traphagen School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Traphagen School is 0.56, 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.
This School
State Level (NY)
#1799 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Traphagen School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Traphagen School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Traphagen School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-69%
78%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Traphagen School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Traphagen School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
25%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Traphagen School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
61%
16%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Traphagen School and the percentage of Black public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
10%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Traphagen School and the percentage of White public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Traphagen School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Traphagen School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New York.
0.56
This chart displays the diversity score of Traphagen School and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Traphagen School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Traphagen School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Traphagen School's ranking?
Traphagen School is ranked #1799 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Traphagen School often compared to?
Traphagen Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pennington School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Traphagen School?
322 students attend Traphagen School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Traphagen School students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Traphagen School?
Traphagen School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Traphagen School offer ?
Traphagen School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Traphagen School part of?
Traphagen School is part of Mount Vernon School District.
In what neighborhood is Traphagen School located?
Traphagen School is located in the North Side neighborhood of Mount Vernon, NY. There are 7 other public schools located in North Side.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 322 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-69% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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