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#2557 of 4,742 schools in NY
East Lower School
Middle School · Rochester City School District · Rochester, NY
A Rochester City School District middle school where students score 25 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1801 E MAIN ST, Rochester, NY 14609
- Math 9% proficient (2022)
- Reading 16% proficient (2022)
- 7.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at East Lower School score 13% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 6 points across the 8-year record (2015–2022) and has held near 13% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 5% (multi-year average, 2015-2022) · reading/ELA 15% (multi-year average, 2015-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 22 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
91.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where East Lower 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 64Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 37Some Transit
- Bike 60Bikeable
- 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
$61,933
Median home value
$144,500
Median rent
$1,122/mo
College educated
33.1%
Homeownership
62.2%
Poverty rate
18.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 14609; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester Academy of Science Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | Not rated | K–9 | 0.6 mi | 266 | Compare → |
| Northwest College Preparatory High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.3 | 7–8 | 1.5 mi | 238 | Compare → |
| School 58-world of Inquiry SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | PK–12 | 1.7 mi | 928 | Compare → |
| Monroe Lower SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 7–8 | 1.9 mi | 230 | 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
- #8 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
East Lower School is listed in ROCHESTER CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About East Lower School
East Lower School is a public middle school in Rochester, NY, part of Rochester City School District, serving approximately 363 students in grades 6th-8th with a 7.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,557 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 5% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about East Lower School
What grades does East Lower School serve?
East Lower School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend East Lower School?
East Lower School has an enrollment of approximately 363 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Lower School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Lower School is 7.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does East Lower School rank in NY?
East Lower School ranks #2,557 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is East Lower School's MySchoolScout rating?
East Lower School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 East Lower School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, East Lower School has 5% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
Is East Lower School a charter school?
No, East Lower School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is East Lower School a Title I school?
No, East Lower School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for East Lower School?
91.2% of students at East Lower 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
- 363
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Monroe County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 48.5%
- Phone
- (585) 288-3130
- Area population (ZIP 14609)
- 40,171
- Area average commute
- 19.7 min
- Area median age
- 36.3
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 14609; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2015-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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