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Denzel Washington School-arts

121 S 6th Ave
Mount Vernon, NY 10550
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 383 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 top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). 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 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 383 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : ≥90% (Top 50% in NY)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 65-69% (Top 30%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Denzel Washington School-arts's student population of 383 students has declined by 44% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 38% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
383 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Denzel Washington School-arts ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Denzel Washington School-arts is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NY)
#2260 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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65-69%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Denzel Washington School-arts and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
21-39%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Denzel Washington School-arts and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-39%
78%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Denzel Washington School-arts and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
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Hispanic
19%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Denzel Washington School-arts and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
78%
16%
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White
3%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Denzel Washington School-arts and the percentage of White public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Denzel Washington School-arts and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New York.
0.36
This chart displays the diversity score of Denzel Washington School-arts and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥90%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Denzel Washington School-arts and public school graduation rate of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Denzel Washington School-arts and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
8%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Denzel Washington School-arts and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Denzel Washington School-arts's ranking?
Denzel Washington School-arts is ranked #2260 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Denzel Washington School-arts often compared to?
Denzel Washington School-artsis often viewed alongside schools like Mount Vernon Steam Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Denzel Washington School-arts?
The graduation rate of Denzel Washington School-arts is 90%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Denzel Washington School-arts?
383 students attend Denzel Washington School-arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Denzel Washington School-arts students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Denzel Washington School-arts?
Denzel Washington School-arts has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Denzel Washington School-arts offer ?
Denzel Washington School-arts offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Denzel Washington School-arts part of?
Denzel Washington School-arts is part of Mount Vernon School District.
In what neighborhood is Denzel Washington School-arts located?
Denzel Washington School-arts is located in the South Side neighborhood of Mount Vernon, NY. There are 7 other public schools located in South Side.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 383 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : ≥90% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 65-69% (Top 30%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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