Parsons Memorial School vs. Harrison Avenue Elementary School
Should I attend Parsons Memorial School or Harrison Avenue Elementary 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
Parsons Memorial School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
Harrison Avenue Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 468 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Parsons Memorial School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is equal to 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.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 566 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Harrison Avenue Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 83% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
468 students
566 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
48 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1550 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#524 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
83%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
85%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
80
90
Grade 1 Students
76
81
Grade 2 Students
75
106
Grade 3 Students
75
88
Grade 4 Students
87
88
Grade 5 Students
74
109
Ungraded Students
1
4
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
31%
16%
% Hispanic
20%
11%
% Black
3%
3%
% White
42%
65%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.54
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
6%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
