Benjamin Turner Academy vs Cecil H Parker School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 525 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benjamin Turner Academy
Mount Vernon · Public elementary · Grades K–8
340 students
Cecil H Parker School
Mount Vernon · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
293 students
| Measure | Benjamin Turner Academy Mount Vernon, New York | Cecil H Parker School Mount Vernon, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2076 of 2,536 | #1854 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #39103 of 50,301 | #34353 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 340 | 293 |
| Enrollment | 340 | 293 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.6% | 64.2% |
| Students per teacher | 8.5 | 10.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 32% |
| city | Mount Vernon | Mount Vernon |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cecil H Parker School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.4 vs 29.1).
- •Cecil H Parker School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 12%).
- •Cecil H Parker School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 20%).
- •Benjamin Turner Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.6% vs 64.2%).
- •Benjamin Turner Academy does better on students per teacher (8.5 vs 10.1).
- •Benjamin Turner Academy is the larger school with 340 students compared with 293.
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 Benjamin Turner Academy better than Cecil H Parker School?
On the Success Index (US), Cecil H Parker School ranks higher (36.4 vs 29.1 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 Benjamin Turner Academy and Cecil H Parker School?
About 525 m in a straight line, between Mount Vernon and Mount Vernon in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benjamin Turner Academy: 340. Cecil H Parker School: 293. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benjamin Turner Academy and Cecil H Parker School rank in New York?
Benjamin Turner Academy is 2076th of 2,536 and Cecil H Parker School is 1854th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).