School 17 vs Yonkers Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
School 17
Yonkers · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
282 students
Yonkers Middle School
Yonkers · Public middle · Grades 7–8
540 students
| Measure | School 17 Yonkers, New York | Yonkers Middle School Yonkers, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2435 of 2,536 | #719 of 785 |
| National rank | #45251 of 50,301 | #13522 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 282 | 540 |
| Enrollment | 282 | 540 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.4% | 76.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 27% |
| city | Yonkers | Yonkers |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Yonkers Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.6 vs 19.4).
- •Yonkers Middle School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 21%).
- •Yonkers Middle School does better on reading proficiency (26% vs 19%).
- •School 17 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.4% vs 76.5%).
- •School 17 does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 16.9).
- •Yonkers Middle School is the larger school with 540 students compared with 282.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is School 17 better than Yonkers Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Yonkers Middle School ranks higher (21.6 vs 19.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are School 17 and Yonkers Middle School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Yonkers and Yonkers in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
School 17: 282. Yonkers Middle School: 540. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do School 17 and Yonkers Middle School rank in New York?
School 17 is 2435th of 2,536 and Yonkers Middle School is 719th of 785 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).