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William Boyce Thompson School

1061 N Broadway
Yonkers, NY 10701
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 419 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, William Boyce Thompson School ranks in the bottom 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 21% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), 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: 419 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50% in NY
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
William Boyce Thompson School's student population of 419 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
419 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 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
William Boyce Thompson School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of William Boyce Thompson School is 0.54, 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)
#3368 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of William Boyce Thompson School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
21%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of William Boyce Thompson 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.
40%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of William Boyce Thompson 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.
65-69%
78%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of William Boyce Thompson 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
18:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
3%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in William Boyce Thompson School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
63%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in William Boyce Thompson School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
25%
16%
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White
4%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in William Boyce Thompson School and the percentage of White public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in William Boyce Thompson 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 William Boyce Thompson School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New York.
0.54
This chart displays the diversity score of William Boyce Thompson 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
79%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in William Boyce Thompson 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
3%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in William Boyce Thompson School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 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 William Boyce Thompson School's ranking?
William Boyce Thompson School is ranked #3368 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are William Boyce Thompson School often compared to?
William Boyce Thompson Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Yonkers Early Childhood Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend William Boyce Thompson School?
419 students attend William Boyce Thompson School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of William Boyce Thompson School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of William Boyce Thompson School?
William Boyce Thompson School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does William Boyce Thompson School offer ?
William Boyce Thompson School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is William Boyce Thompson School part of?
William Boyce Thompson School is part of Yonkers City School District.
In what neighborhood is William Boyce Thompson School located?
William Boyce Thompson School is located in the Northwest Yonkers neighborhood of Yonkers, NY. There are 7 other public schools located in Northwest Yonkers.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 419 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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