Parsons Memorial School vs. Harrison Avenue Elementary School
Should you attend Parsons Memorial School or Harrison Avenue Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their 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
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 488 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 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 559 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 76% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
488 students
559 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
46 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1720 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#674 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
76%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
71%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
90-94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
57
90
Grade 1 Students
93
101
Grade 2 Students
79
88
Grade 3 Students
88
99
Grade 4 Students
79
83
Grade 5 Students
90
92
Ungraded Students
2
6
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
34%
18%
% Hispanic
22%
13%
% Black
3%
3%
% White
38%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.59
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
7%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
