Benjamin Turner Middle School

Public 5-8

 624 S 3rd Ave
       Mount Vernon, NY  10550


(914) 665-5150

District: Mount Vernon School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1300th of 1,500 New York Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $43,812 Help


Students who attend Benjamin Turner Middle School usually attend:

High:    Denzel Washington School-Arts
    Mount Vernon High School

Feeder schools for Benjamin Turner Middle School:

Elementary:    Cecil H Parker School
    Edward Williams School
    Graham School
    Grimes School
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Student/teacher ratio:  9.6 Help
Number of students:  196

Racial breakdown:

African American:
77.0%
Hispanic:
20.4%
White:
2.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  70.9% Help


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Compare Details Benjamin Turner Middle School ranks worse than 86.7% of middle schools in New York. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.66. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (77%), Hispanic (20.4%), White (2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Benjamin Turner Middle School is 9.6. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Benjamin Turner Middle School is $43,812.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Benjamin Turner Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Benjamin Turner Middle School 1300th of 1500 New York public middle schools. (See Benjamin Turner Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Mount Vernon School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Mount Vernon School District 608th of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Benjamin Turner Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Benjamin Turner Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 18.98 905th 1095 17.4%
2007 16.87 940th 1123 16.3%
2008 24.75 946th 1185 20.2%
2009 20.64 1011th 1224 17.4%
2010 24.72 963rd 1243 22.5%
2011 18.64 1070th 1295 17.4%
2012 16.17 1134th 1337 15.2%
2013 13.56 1234th 1373 10.1%
2014 15.96 1231st 1401 12.1%
2015 13.75 1282nd 1407 8.9%
2016 18.68 1221st 1429 14.6%
2017 21.14 1217th 1455 16.4%
2018 21.97 1189th 1438 17.3%
2019 10.91 1361st 1439 5.4%
2021 12.35 1165th 1242 6.2%
2022 23.32 1205th 1479 18.5%
2023 19.66 1300th 1500 13.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Benjamin Turner Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.48 464th 503 7.8%
2019 26.68 435th 473 8.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Benjamin Turner Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.88 1001st 1170 14.4%
2019 22.94 1070th 1139 6.1%
2022 23.00 1186th 1283 7.6%
2023 15.36 1297th 1307 0.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Benjamin Turner Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.72 1040th 1245 16.5%
2019 14.25 1189th 1241 4.2%
2023 28.51 1003rd 1288 22.1%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Benjamin Turner Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.40 329th 457 28.0%
2019 25.93 337th 392 14.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Benjamin Turner Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.85 1075th 1353 20.5%
2019 11.15 1299th 1370 5.2%
2022 21.58 1224th 1454 15.8%
2023 19.99 1269th 1463 13.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Benjamin Turner Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.42 1209th 1352 10.6%
2019 12.87 1284th 1366 6.0%
2021 12.42 1011th 1071 5.6%
2022 32.79 1006th 1455 30.9%
2023 22.07 1240th 1464 15.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Benjamin Turner Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.87 450th 663 32.1%
2019 20.94 571st 653 12.6%
2022 36.53 451st 706 36.1%
2023 35.27 461st 696 33.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Benjamin Turner Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.76 447th 810 44.8%
2019 24.56 674th 826 18.4%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Benjamin Turner Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 111 501 1 15 0 n/a n/a 0 628
1990 96 471 2 14 0 n/a n/a 0 583
1991 89 446 0 17 0 n/a n/a 0 552
1992 106 475 1 22 0 n/a n/a 0 604
1993 68 440 2 45 0 n/a n/a 0 555
1994 60 421 1 39 0 n/a n/a 0 521
1995 53 404 1 60 0 n/a n/a 0 518
1996 53 404 1 60 0 n/a n/a 0 518
1997 50 423 1 59 0 n/a n/a 0 533
1998 40 491 0 45 0 n/a n/a 0 576
1999 36 453 0 55 1 n/a n/a 0 545
2000 59 428 1 53 1 n/a n/a 0 542
2001 50 442 1 69 0 n/a n/a 0 562
2002 55 498 1 68 0 n/a n/a 0 622
2003 55 498 1 68 0 n/a n/a 0 622
2004 67 557 3 69 0 n/a n/a 0 696
2005 52 472 3 72 1 n/a n/a 0 600
2006 21 514 1 43 1 n/a n/a 0 580
2007 9 564 0 26 1 n/a n/a 0 600
2008 8 537 2 33 0 n/a n/a 0 580
2009 11 464 3 37 0 n/a n/a 0 515
2010 12 433 2 32 0 n/a n/a 0 479
2011 12 388 1 35 0 0 0 0 436
2012 11 511 2 33 0 0 0 0 557
2013 5 532 2 25 0 0 0 0 564
2014 7 486 2 25 0 0 0 0 520
2015 5 429 1 31 0 0 1 0 467
2016 3 373 6 38 0 0 2 0 422
2017 17 438 7 52 0 1 4 0 519
2018 15 485 4 71 1 1 6 0 583
2019 17 276 0 57 0 0 3 0 353
2020 8 275 0 73 1 0 2 0 359
2021 2 203 0 42 0 0 5 0 252
2022 0 137 0 31 0 0 1 0 169
2023 4 151 1 40 0 0 0 0 196

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Benjamin Turner Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 628 51.5 12.1 n/a
1990 583 57.3 10.1 n/a
1991 552 50.5 10.9 n/a
1992 604 57.5 10.5 n/a
1993 555 53.0 10.5 n/a
1994 521 50.0 10.4 21.1
1995 518 49.9 10.4 28.4
1996 518 49.9 10.4 28.4
1997 533 41.9 12.7 38.1
1998 576 44.0 13.1 33.3
1999 545 43.3 12.6 48.3
2000 542 44.3 12.2 41.5
2001 562 48.3 11.6 43.2
2002 622 45.3 13.7 52.7
2003 622 45.3 13.7 52.7
2004 696 n/a n/a n/a
2005 600 50.2 12.0 44.8
2006 580 51.0 11.4 57.4
2007 600 50.3 11.9 43.5
2008 580 51.3 11.3 70.3
2009 515 43.3 11.9 56.9
2010 479 44.2 10.8 80.8
2011 436 32.5 13.3 82.8
2012 557 32.3 17.2 64.3
2013 564 39.2 14.3 66.3
2014 520 37.6 13.8 71.3
2015 467 36.0 12.9 77.3
2016 422 34.0 12.4 75.1
2017 519 48.0 10.8 71.9
2018 583 40.0 14.5 86.6
2019 353 35.0 10.0 86.1
2020 359 34.0 10.5 82.2
2021 252 26.2 9.5 86.9
2022 169 15.6 10.7 1.8
2023 196 20.3 9.6 70.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Benjamin Turner Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 628 51.5 12.1 n/a
1990 583 57.3 10.1 n/a
1991 552 50.5 10.9 n/a
1992 604 57.5 10.5 n/a
1993 555 53.0 10.5 n/a
1994 521 50.0 10.4 21.1
1995 518 49.9 10.4 28.4
1996 518 49.9 10.4 28.4
1997 533 41.9 12.7 38.1
1998 576 44.0 13.1 33.3
1999 545 43.3 12.6 48.3
2000 542 44.3 12.2 41.5
2001 562 48.3 11.6 43.2
2002 622 45.3 13.7 52.7
2003 622 45.3 13.7 52.7
2004 696 n/a n/a n/a
2005 600 50.2 12.0 44.8
2006 580 51.0 11.4 57.4
2007 600 50.3 11.9 43.5
2008 580 51.3 11.3 70.3
2009 515 43.3 11.9 56.9
2010 479 44.2 10.8 80.8
2011 436 32.5 13.3 82.8
2012 557 32.3 17.2 64.3
2013 564 39.2 14.3 66.3
2014 520 37.6 13.8 71.3
2015 467 36.0 12.9 77.3
2016 422 34.0 12.4 75.1
2017 519 48.0 10.8 71.9
2018 583 40.0 14.5 86.6
2019 353 35.0 10.0 86.1
2020 359 34.0 10.5 82.2
2021 252 26.2 9.5 86.9
2022 169 15.6 10.7 1.8
2023 196 20.3 9.6 70.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

Benjamin Turner Middle School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
201399.6%0.4%0.0%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%
201499.8%0.0%0.0%99.8%99.8%100.0%100.0%99.8%99.8%100.0%
201595.9%0.4%0.0%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%97.4%
201687.5%0.3%0.0%97.9%99.4%99.4%99.1%99.1%99.1%92.1%
201799.2%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.7%
201892.8%0.0%0.0%99.7%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.4%
201991.4%0.0%0.0%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.7%99.7%99.2%98.1%
202097.5%0.0%99.7%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.2%99.4%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Benjamin Turner Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,057 (7.1%) $26,802 (92.9%) $28,859
2020 $00 (0.0%) $24,451 (100.0%) $24,451
2021 $149 (0.5%) $28,482 (99.5%) $28,631
2022 $682 (1.6%) $43,131 (98.4%) $43,812

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Benjamin Turner Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1361st of 1439 Middle schoolsRanks 1300th of 1500 Middle schools
 7.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Benjamin Turner Middle School)1031.1
 21.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Mount Vernon School District)3741.9
 4.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4745.8
 1.2%
6th Grade Math (Benjamin Turner Middle School)837.8
 29.8%
   6th Grade Math (Mount Vernon School District)3543.6
 8.6%
   6th Grade Math (New York)4748.1
 1.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Benjamin Turner Middle School)1327.7
 14.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Mount Vernon School District)3043.1
 13.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4048
 8%
7th Grade Math (Benjamin Turner Middle School)920.4
 11.4%
   7th Grade Math (Mount Vernon School District)2730.5
 3.5%
   7th Grade Math (New York)4451.9
 7.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Benjamin Turner Middle School)2931.4
 2.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Mount Vernon School District)3947.3
 8.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4855.2
 7.2%
End of Course Algebra I (Benjamin Turner Middle School)8421.3
 62.7%
   End of Course Algebra I (Mount Vernon School District)46.234
 12.2%
   End of Course Algebra I (New York)71.164.6
 6.5%
End of Course Living Environment (Benjamin Turner Middle School)52.551.6
 0.9%
   End of Course Living Environment (Mount Vernon School District)50.538.2
 12.3%
   End of Course Living Environment (New York)73.265.7
 7.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students353196
 44.5%
African American276151
 45.3%
American Indian00
Asian01
Hispanic5740
 29.8%
Pacific Islander00
White174
 76.5%
Two or More Races30
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients86.1%70.9%
 15.2%


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Benjamin Turner Middle School ranks in the bottom 13.3% of New York middle schools.

Students at Benjamin Turner Middle School are 77% African American, 20% Hispanic, 2% White.

In the 2022-23 school year, 196 students attended Benjamin Turner Middle School.

Students who attend Benjamin Turner Middle School usually go on to attend Denzel Washington School-Arts


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