Cecil H Parker School vs Denzel Washington School-Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cecil H Parker School
Mount Vernon · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
293 students
Denzel Washington School-Arts
Mount Vernon · Public high · Grades 6–12
427 students
| Measure | Cecil H Parker School Mount Vernon, New York | Denzel Washington School-Arts Mount Vernon, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1854 of 2,536 | #846 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #34353 of 50,301 | #4696 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 293 | 427 |
| Enrollment | 293 | 427 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.2% | 67.4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 57% |
| city | Mount Vernon | Mount Vernon |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Denzel Washington School-Arts scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.3 vs 36.4).
- •Denzel Washington School-Arts does better on math proficiency (57% vs 32%).
- •Denzel Washington School-Arts does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 27%).
- •Cecil H Parker School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.2% vs 67.4%).
- •Cecil H Parker School does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 12.6).
- •Denzel Washington School-Arts is the larger school with 427 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 Cecil H Parker School better than Denzel Washington School-Arts?
On the Success Index (US), Denzel Washington School-Arts ranks higher (64.3 vs 36.4 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 Cecil H Parker School and Denzel Washington School-Arts?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Mount Vernon and Mount Vernon in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cecil H Parker School: 293. Denzel Washington School-Arts: 427. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cecil H Parker School and Denzel Washington School-Arts rank in New York?
Cecil H Parker School is 1854th of 2,536 and Denzel Washington School-Arts is 846th of 1,079 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).