Benjamin Turner Middle School
Mount Vernon, NY · Mount Vernon School District · Grades K-8
1,586th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 32%▲ Improving
Benjamin Turner Middle School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Benjamin Turner Middle School 1,586th of 2,326 New York elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate English and Math results — better than 32% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 2th in 2019 to 32th in 2025 — improving.
Benjamin Turner Middle School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Benjamin Turner Middle School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 371 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 93.5% | 76.3% | ▼ 17.2 pts | |
| Hispanic | 4.8% | 19.9% | ▲ 15.1 pts | |
| White | 1.2% | 1.3% | ▲ 0.1 pts | |
| Asian | 0.4% | 1.3% | ▲ 0.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 0.8% | ▲ 0.8 pts |
Homes near Benjamin Turner Middle School
Typical home value $564K in zip 10550 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Benjamin Turner Middle School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1Cecil H Parker SchoolMount Vernon School District · 0.3 mi away2,151st of 2,326
ELA 30% · Math 26% - 1Edward Williams SchoolMount Vernon School District · 0.5 mi away2,216th of 2,326
ELA 26% · Math 21% - 9PS 68New York City Geographic District #11 · 0.6 mi away417th of 2,326
ELA 72% · Math 79% - 9Bronx Charter School for Excellence 4Bronx Charter School for Excellence 4 · 0.7 mi away · charter246th of 2,326
ELA 83% · Math 80% - 2Graham SchoolMount Vernon School District · 0.8 mi away2,048th of 2,326
ELA 38% · Math 27% - 5PS 87New York City Geographic District #11 · 0.9 mi away1,383rd of 2,326
ELA 54% · Math 47% - 1Cornerstone Academy for Social ActionNew York City Geographic District #11 · 0.9 mi away2,112th of 2,326
ELA 26% · Math 33% - 7Bronx Charter School for Better LearningBronx Charter School for Better Learning · 0.9 mi away · charter803rd of 2,326
ELA 63% · Math 67%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Benjamin Turner Middle School in?
Benjamin Turner Middle School is part of the Mount Vernon School District district in Mount Vernon, New York.
Is Benjamin Turner Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Benjamin Turner Middle School 1,586th of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 32% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of Benjamin Turner Middle School?
Black 76%, Hispanic 20%, White 1%, Asian 1% (371 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Benjamin Turner Middle School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 10550 is $564K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.