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#4059 of 4,742 schools in NY

Florence Brasser School

Elementary School · Gates Chili Central School District · Rochester, NY

A Gates Chili Central School District elementary school where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1000 COLDWATER RD, Rochester, NY 14624

  • Math 34% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 31% proficient (2022)
  • 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.5Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.82 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.1Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency33.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency30.6% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-20 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-30.3 pts
Overall Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)54% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-22.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile22th
Resources & Environment9.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.7:1
District spending per student$29,397
Chronic Absenteeism20.5%

Students at Florence Brasser School score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency34%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency31%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 32% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
98%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
72%
ELA
57%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
52%
2012
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2013
Math
42%
ELA
27%
2014
Math
47%
ELA
27%
2015
Math
47%
ELA
37%
2016
Math
47%
ELA
32%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
46%
2022
Math
34%
ELA
31%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 43% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

43.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Florence Brasser 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 32Car-Dependent
  • Bike 32Somewhat 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

$86,046

Median home value

$172,200

Median rent

$1,249/mo

College educated

33.5%

Homeownership

80.1%

Poverty rate

8.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 14624; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
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Walt Disney SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.5PK–51.8 mi497Compare →
Chestnut Ridge Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.7PK–42.3 mi574Compare →
Archangel SchoolPrivate · tuition7.4privatePK–122.6 mi62Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Gates Chili Central School District

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#4 of 6
District spending per student
$29,397NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Florence Brasser School is listed in GATES CHILI CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Florence Brasser School

Florence Brasser School is a public elementary school in Rochester, NY, part of Gates Chili Central School District, serving approximately 375 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #4,059 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Florence Brasser School

What grades does Florence Brasser School serve?

Florence Brasser School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Florence Brasser School?

Florence Brasser School has an enrollment of approximately 375 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Florence Brasser School?

The student-teacher ratio at Florence Brasser School is 10.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Florence Brasser School rank in NY?

Florence Brasser School ranks #4,059 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Florence Brasser School's MySchoolScout rating?

Florence Brasser School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Florence Brasser School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Florence Brasser School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Florence Brasser School a charter school?

No, Florence Brasser School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Florence Brasser School a Title I school?

No, Florence Brasser School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Florence Brasser School?

43.5% of students at Florence Brasser 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
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
375
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
35
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Monroe County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.5%
Area population (ZIP 14624)
38,834
Area average commute
19.9 min
Area median age
40.3
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 14624; 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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