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#4355 of 4,742 schools in NY

School 17-enrico Fermi

Elementary School · Rochester City School District · Rochester, NY

A Rochester City School District elementary school where students score 33 points below what's typical for similar communities.

158 ORCHARD ST, Rochester, NY 14611

  • Math 4% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 8% proficient (2022)
  • 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.1Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.67 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics1.3Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency3.6% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency7.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-49.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-53.4 pts
Overall Proficiency6% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-33.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile1th
Resources & Environment4.3Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.6:1
District spending per student$34,307
Chronic Absenteeism74.6%

Students at School 17-enrico Fermi score 6% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency4%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency8%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 47 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 6% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
64%
ELA
41%
2010
Math
18%
ELA
19%
2011
Math
16%
ELA
12%
2012
Math
1%
ELA
1%
2013
Math
4%
ELA
2%
2014
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2015
Math
3%
ELA
2%
2016
Math
4%
ELA
5%
2017
Math
5%
ELA
8%
2018
Math
8%
ELA
9%
2019
Math
8%
ELA
9%
2020*
Math
3%
ELA
12%
2021*
Math
1%
ELA
13%
2022
Math
4%
ELA
8%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 7% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 11% (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 40 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

88.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where School 17-enrico Fermi 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 49Some 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

$29,870

Median home value

$77,900

Median rent

$1,024/mo

College educated

11.8%

Homeownership

32.6%

Poverty rate

38.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 14611; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
School 5-john WilliamsEnrollment path unverified3.3PK–80.5 mi590Compare →
School 29-adlai E StevensonEnrollment path unverified3.9PK–60.8 mi236Compare →
School 4-george Mather ForbesEnrollment path unverified4.4PK–60.8 mi251Compare →
School 54-flower City Community SchoolEnrollment path unverified2.9PK–60.8 mi316Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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
#28 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

School 17-enrico Fermi is listed in ROCHESTER CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About School 17-enrico Fermi

School 17-enrico Fermi is a public elementary school in Rochester, NY, part of Rochester City School District, serving approximately 602 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #4,355 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 11% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about School 17-enrico Fermi

What grades does School 17-enrico Fermi serve?

School 17-enrico Fermi serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend School 17-enrico Fermi?

School 17-enrico Fermi has an enrollment of approximately 602 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at School 17-enrico Fermi?

The student-teacher ratio at School 17-enrico Fermi is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does School 17-enrico Fermi rank in NY?

School 17-enrico Fermi ranks #4,355 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is School 17-enrico Fermi's MySchoolScout rating?

School 17-enrico Fermi has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 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 School 17-enrico Fermi?

Based on loaded state assessment records, School 17-enrico Fermi has 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 11% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is School 17-enrico Fermi a charter school?

No, School 17-enrico Fermi is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is School 17-enrico Fermi a Title I school?

No, School 17-enrico Fermi is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for School 17-enrico Fermi?

88.7% of students at School 17-enrico Fermi 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 – 8th
Enrollment
602
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
52
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Monroe County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
74.6%
Area population (ZIP 14611)
17,595
Area average commute
17.9 min
Area median age
34.5
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 14611; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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