BENJAMIN TURNER MIDDLE SCHOOL

BENJAMIN TURNER MIDDLE SCHOOL is a Title I public middle school that is part of the MOUNT VERNON SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in MOUNT VERNON, NY with about 583 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 9th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 40 teachers, BENJAMIN TURNER MIDDLE SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

BENJAMIN TURNER MIDDLE SCHOOL, located at 624 S 3rd Ave in Mount Vernon, New York, is a key component of the Mount Vernon City School District. Serving the local community, the school focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of middle-grade students, typically preparing them for the transition to high school through a structured curriculum and a variety of extracurricular opportunities.

As part of the Mount Vernon City School District, the school operates under the district's broader mission to provide equitable educational experiences and to foster a collaborative learning environment. BENJAMIN TURNER MIDDLE SCHOOL emphasizes the importance of community engagement and academic excellence, utilizing the resources provided by the district to support student success. Families and community members interested in specific programs, academic performance data, or district policies can find additional information via the official website at [www.mtvernoncsd.org](http://www.mtvernoncsd.org).

For more information, contact BENJAMIN TURNER MIDDLE SCHOOL at (914) 665-5150 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.