Hamilton School vs Mount Vernon Leadership Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 877 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hamilton School
Mount Vernon · Public elementary · Grades K–8
320 students
Mount Vernon Leadership Academy
Mount Vernon · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
382 students
| Measure | Hamilton School Mount Vernon, New York | Mount Vernon Leadership Academy Mount Vernon, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1542 of 2,536 | #1700 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #27754 of 50,301 | #31537 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 320 | 382 |
| Enrollment | 320 | 382 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.4% | 65.7% |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 32% |
| city | Mount Vernon | Mount Vernon |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hamilton School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.2 vs 40.6).
- •Hamilton School does better on math proficiency (45% vs 32%).
- •Hamilton School does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 38%).
- •Mount Vernon Leadership Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.7% vs 73.4%).
- •Hamilton School does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 11.2).
- •Mount Vernon Leadership Academy is the larger school with 382 students compared with 320.
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 Hamilton School better than Mount Vernon Leadership Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Hamilton School ranks higher (46.2 vs 40.6 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 Hamilton School and Mount Vernon Leadership Academy?
About 877 m in a straight line, between Mount Vernon and Mount Vernon in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hamilton School: 320. Mount Vernon Leadership Academy: 382. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hamilton School and Mount Vernon Leadership Academy rank in New York?
Hamilton School is 1542nd of 2,536 and Mount Vernon Leadership Academy is 1700th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).