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Mount Vernon Steam Academy vs. Denzel Washington School-arts

Should you attend Mount Vernon Steam Academy or Denzel Washington School-arts? 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.
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School Overview

School
Mount Vernon Steam Academy
350 Gramatan Ave
Mount Vernon, NY 10552
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Denzel Washington School-arts
121 S 6th Ave
Mount Vernon, NY 10550
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Mount Vernon Steam Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 755 students in grades 9-12, Mount Vernon Steam Academy ranks in the top 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 25-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 420 students in grades 6-12, Denzel Washington School-arts 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 30-34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (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 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
6-12
Total Students
755 students
420 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mount Vernon Steam Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Denzel Washington School-arts over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
30% | 70%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mount Vernon Steam Academy.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Denzel Washington School-arts.
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
37 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mount Vernon Steam Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Denzel Washington School-arts over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Mount Vernon Steam Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Mount Vernon School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Denzel Washington School-arts with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Mount Vernon School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1937 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
#3591 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Mount Vernon Steam Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Denzel Washington School-arts, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mount Vernon Steam Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Mount Vernon School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Denzel Washington School-arts who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Mount Vernon School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
85-89%
(Top 5% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
21-39%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mount Vernon Steam Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Mount Vernon School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Denzel Washington School-arts who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Mount Vernon School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-64%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-39%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mount Vernon Steam Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Mount Vernon School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Denzel Washington School-arts who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Mount Vernon School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
90-94%
(Top 50% in NY)
≥90%
(Top 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Mount Vernon Steam Academy with the average graduation rate observed in the Mount Vernon School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Denzel Washington School-arts with the average graduation rate observed in the Mount Vernon School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Mount Vernon Steam Academy by grade.
This chart displays the students of Denzel Washington School-arts by grade.
Grade 6 Students
-
37
Grade 7 Students
-
35
Grade 8 Students
-
59
Grade 9 Students
187
100
Grade 10 Students
202
62
Grade 11 Students
185
55
Grade 12 Students
181
64
Ungraded Students
-
8

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Mount Vernon Steam Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Mount Vernon School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Denzel Washington School-arts, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Mount Vernon School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Hispanic
31%
20%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Mount Vernon Steam Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Mount Vernon School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Denzel Washington School-arts, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Mount Vernon School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
59%
77%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Mount Vernon Steam Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Mount Vernon School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Denzel Washington School-arts, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Mount Vernon School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
7%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Mount Vernon Steam Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Mount Vernon School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Denzel Washington School-arts, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Mount Vernon School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Mount Vernon Steam Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Mount Vernon School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Denzel Washington School-arts, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Mount Vernon School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.56
0.37
This chart showcases the diversity score of Mount Vernon Steam Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Mount Vernon School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Denzel Washington School-arts, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Mount Vernon School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
60%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Mount Vernon Steam Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Mount Vernon School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Denzel Washington School-arts, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Mount Vernon School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
(18-19 School Year Data)
8%
(18-19 School Year Data)
n/a
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Denzel Washington School-arts, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Mount Vernon School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2018-19 school year.
 
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