Hamilton School vs. Cecil H Parker School
Should I attend Hamilton School or Cecil H Parker School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Hamilton School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Cecil H Parker School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 336 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Hamilton School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 279 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Cecil H Parker School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Grades Offered
K-8
PK-8
Total Students
336 students
279 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
29 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#3689 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#3902 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
10-14%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
30-34%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
20
Kindergarten Students
34
20
Grade 1 Students
36
30
Grade 2 Students
56
33
Grade 3 Students
41
22
Grade 4 Students
41
33
Grade 5 Students
34
28
Grade 6 Students
46
44
Grade 7 Students
30
22
Grade 8 Students
18
27
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
48%
14%
% Black
46%
82%
% White
4%
n/a
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.56
0.31
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
86%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%