Very Good
#1716 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 36% in state
Franklin Lower School
Middle School · Rochester City School District · Rochester, NY
A Rochester City School District middle school where students score 24 points below what's typical for similar communities.
950 NORTON ST, Rochester, NY 14621
- Math 7% proficient (2022)
- Reading 17% proficient (2022)
- 6.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Franklin Lower School score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 12% across the 3-year record (2020–2022).
Show all 3 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 7% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 11% (multi-year average, 2020-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 10 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
95.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Franklin 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 69Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 40Some Transit
- Bike 54Bikeable
- 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
$36,534
Median home value
$83,300
Median rent
$989/mo
College educated
11.7%
Homeownership
33.7%
Poverty rate
32.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 14621; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugenio Maria De Hostos Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.2 | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 1,035 | Compare → |
| Northwest College Preparatory High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.3 | 7–8 | 1.8 mi | 238 | Compare → |
| School 58-world of Inquiry SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | PK–12 | 1.9 mi | 928 | Compare → |
| Dake Junior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 7–8 | 2.0 mi | 563 | 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
- #3 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
Franklin Lower School is listed in ROCHESTER CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Franklin Lower School
Franklin Lower School is a public middle school in Rochester, NY, part of Rochester City School District, serving approximately 212 students in grades 7th-8th with a 6.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,716 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 11% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Franklin Lower School
What grades does Franklin Lower School serve?
Franklin Lower School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Franklin Lower School?
Franklin Lower School has an enrollment of approximately 212 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Franklin Lower School?
The student-teacher ratio at Franklin Lower School is 6.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Franklin Lower School rank in NY?
Franklin Lower School ranks #1,716 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Franklin Lower School's MySchoolScout rating?
Franklin Lower School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Franklin Lower School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Franklin Lower School has 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 11% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Is Franklin Lower School a charter school?
No, Franklin Lower School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Franklin Lower School a Title I school?
No, Franklin Lower School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Franklin Lower School?
95.8% of students at Franklin 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 212
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Monroe County
- Phone
- (585) 324-9760
- Area population (ZIP 14621)
- 33,349
- Area average commute
- 20.7 min
- Area median age
- 33.3
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 14621; 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, 2020-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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