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#2967 of 4,742 schools in NY
Dr Walter Cooper Academy
Elementary School · Rochester City School District · Rochester, NY
A Rochester City School District elementary school where students score 30 points below what's typical for similar communities.
353 CONGRESS AVE, Rochester, NY 14619
- Math 5% proficient (2022)
- Reading 15% proficient (2022)
- 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dr Walter Cooper Academy score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 10 points across the 13-year record (2010–2022) and has held near 10% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 9% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 15% (multi-year average, 2010-2022)
* 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
85.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dr Walter Cooper Academy 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 48Car-Dependent
- Transit 40Some Transit
- Bike 65Bikeable
- 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
$66,345
Median home value
$112,500
Median rent
$1,238/mo
College educated
31.3%
Homeownership
60.9%
Poverty rate
16.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 14619; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| True North Rochester Preparatory Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.6 | K–12 | 0.4 mi | 1,313 | Compare → |
| Rochester Academy Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.1 | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 821 | Compare → |
| School 16-john Walton SpencerEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | PK–6 | 0.8 mi | 353 | Compare → |
| Joseph C Wilson Foundation AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | K–8 | 1.3 mi | 351 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Rochester City School District
- Schools in district
- 46
- Rank in district
- #10 of 45
- District spending per student
- $34,307NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 32.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dr Walter Cooper Academy is listed in ROCHESTER CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dr Walter Cooper Academy
Dr Walter Cooper Academy is a public elementary school in Rochester, NY, part of Rochester City School District, serving approximately 311 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,967 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dr Walter Cooper Academy
What grades does Dr Walter Cooper Academy serve?
Dr Walter Cooper Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Dr Walter Cooper Academy?
Dr Walter Cooper Academy has an enrollment of approximately 311 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr Walter Cooper Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr Walter Cooper Academy is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dr Walter Cooper Academy rank in NY?
Dr Walter Cooper Academy ranks #2,967 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Dr Walter Cooper Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Dr Walter Cooper Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Dr Walter Cooper Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dr Walter Cooper Academy has 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Is Dr Walter Cooper Academy a charter school?
No, Dr Walter Cooper Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dr Walter Cooper Academy a Title I school?
No, Dr Walter Cooper Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dr Walter Cooper Academy?
85.9% of students at Dr Walter Cooper Academy 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
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 311
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Monroe County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 51.8%
- Phone
- (585) 324-2010
- Area population (ZIP 14619)
- 14,223
- Area average commute
- 17.4 min
- Area median age
- 36.5
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 14619; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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