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#2967 of 4,742 schools in NY
Dr Walter Cooper Academy
Elementary School · ROCHESTER CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
353 CONGRESS AVE, Rochester, NY 14619
Enrollment
311
Student-Teacher
12.4:1
Score
5.7
Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
311
Student-Teacher
12.4:1
Score
5.7
Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#2,967 of 4,742
In Rochester
#43 of 108
public schools
In district
#10 of 45
ROCHESTER CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Academic growth
8.0 / 10
Excellent
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Dr Walter Cooper Academy
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About Dr Walter Cooper Academy
Dr Walter Cooper Academy is a public elementary school in Rochester, NY, part of ROCHESTER CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT. Dr Walter Cooper Academy serves approximately 311 students, and covers grades Pre-K-6th, and has a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Dr Walter Cooper Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,967 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for Dr Walter Cooper Academy show 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
- This school 5.7 · Average
- District avg 3.8
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Dr Walter Cooper Academy sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
52% of students at Dr Walter Cooper Academy were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Dr Walter Cooper Academy — Students at Dr Walter Cooper Academy score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
85.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 34 test records from NY state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 8.0/10.
How Dr Walter Cooper Academy Compares
See how Dr Walter Cooper Academy performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
353 CONGRESS AVE, Rochester, NY 14619
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Dr Walter Cooper Academy may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. TRUE NORTH ROCHESTER PREP-WEST CAMP (rated 6.5/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is SCHOOL 4-GEORGE MATHER FORBES (rated 4.4/10, 1.5 miles away), a more accessible option. Additionally, SCHOOL 16-JOHN WALTON SPENCER (rated 4.1/10, 0.8 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in Rochester, see our Rochester schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.4 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 14619 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$66,345
Median Home Value
$112,500
Median Rent
$1,238/mo
Population
14,223
College Educated
31.3%
Homeownership
60.9%
Avg Commute
17.4 min
Poverty Rate
16.6%
Median Age
36.5
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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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 311
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 85.9%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Monroe County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 51.8%
- Phone
- (585) 324-2010
Resources & Links
District
ROCHESTER CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT- District Enrollment
- 22,164
- Schools in District
- 46
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $34,307
- District Rank
- #10 of 45
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