Benjamin Turner Middle School
Mount Vernon, NY · Middle School · Grades 5-8
Performance Overview
About This School
Benjamin Turner Middle School is a middle school located in Mount Vernon, New York. The school serves 196 students in grades 5-8.
With a DataScore of 48/100 (D), Benjamin Turner Middle School performs below the state average for New York. Notably, the school is on an upward trend, showing meaningful improvement over the past three years.
71% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the school serves a predominantly low-income community. DataScores measure outcomes regardless of demographics — what matters is how students perform and whether they're improving.
Frequently Asked Questions
Benjamin Turner Middle School has a DataScore of 48/100 (Grade D), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
Benjamin Turner Middle School has 196 students enrolled in grades 5-8. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.8:1.
Yes, Benjamin Turner Middle School is on an upward trend with a 3-year growth score of +27, showing meaningful academic improvement.
The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.
Benjamin Turner Middle School is part of the Mount Vernon School District in Mount Vernon, New York. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.