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#3138 of 4,742 schools in NY
Athena Middle School
Middle School · Greece Central School District · Rochester, NY
A Greece Central School District middle school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
800 LONG POND RD, Rochester, NY 14612
- Math 34% proficient (2022)
- Reading 42% proficient (2022)
- 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Athena Middle School score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 38% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
54.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Athena Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 44Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,924/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Rochester), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$81,598
Median home value
$187,500
Median rent
$1,069/mo
College educated
35.8%
Homeownership
72.2%
Poverty rate
7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 14612; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arcadia Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | 5–8 | 1.7 mi | 686 | Compare → |
| Academy of Health Sciences Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.5 | 5–8 | 3.9 mi | 377 | Compare → |
| Iroquois Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 4–6 | 5.0 mi | 398 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Greece Central School District
- Schools in district
- 17
- Rank in district
- #5 of 17
- District spending per student
- $24,769NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Athena Middle School is listed in GREECE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Athena Middle School
Athena Middle School is a public middle school in Rochester, NY, part of Greece Central School District, serving approximately 777 students in grades 6th-8th with a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #3,138 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Athena Middle School
What grades does Athena Middle School serve?
Athena Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Athena Middle School?
Athena Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 777 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Athena Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Athena Middle School is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Athena Middle School rank in NY?
Athena Middle School ranks #3,138 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Athena Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Athena Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Athena Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Athena Middle School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Athena Middle School a charter school?
No, Athena Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Athena Middle School a Title I school?
No, Athena Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Athena Middle School?
54.6% of students at Athena Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 777
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 72
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Monroe County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.5%
- Phone
- (585) 966-8800
- Area population (ZIP 14612)
- 35,339
- Area average commute
- 21.7 min
- Area median age
- 44.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 14612; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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