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#4195 of 4,742 schools in NY

School 23-francis Parker

Elementary School · Rochester City School District · Rochester, NY

A Rochester City School District elementary school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.

170 BARRINGTON ST, Rochester, NY 14607

  • Math 30% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 42% proficient (2022)
  • 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.1Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.19 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.3Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency29.9% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency41.6% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-23.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-19.3 pts
Overall Proficiency36% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-11.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile35th
Resources & Environment7.2Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.4:1
District spending per student$34,307
Chronic Absenteeism39.1%

Students at School 23-francis Parker score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency30%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency42%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 6 points since 2019, reaching 36% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
98%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
72%
ELA
62%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
52%
2012
Math
27%
ELA
22%
2013
Math
27%
ELA
27%
2014
Math
27%
ELA
17%
2015
Math
22%
ELA
22%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
30%
ELA
42%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 38% (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 36 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

63.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where School 23-francis Parker 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 84Very Walkable
  • Transit 38Some Transit
  • Bike 73Very 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

$56,270

Median home value

$304,100

Median rent

$1,129/mo

College educated

59.5%

Homeownership

16.9%

Poverty rate

15.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 14607; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Genesee Community Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified5.2K–60.5 mi223Compare →
School 35-pinnacleEnrollment path unverified3.3K–60.7 mi382Compare →
Hillside Children's CenterPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK0.8 mi16Compare →
School 15-children's School of Rochester (the)Enrollment path unverified5.4PK–60.9 mi372Compare →

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.

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

Rochester City School District

Schools in district
46
Rank in district
#24 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 23-francis Parker is listed in ROCHESTER CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About School 23-francis Parker

School 23-francis Parker is a public elementary school in Rochester, NY, part of Rochester City School District, serving approximately 307 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #4,195 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about School 23-francis Parker

What grades does School 23-francis Parker serve?

School 23-francis Parker serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend School 23-francis Parker?

School 23-francis Parker has an enrollment of approximately 307 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at School 23-francis Parker?

The student-teacher ratio at School 23-francis Parker is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does School 23-francis Parker rank in NY?

School 23-francis Parker ranks #4,195 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is School 23-francis Parker's MySchoolScout rating?

School 23-francis Parker has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 School 23-francis Parker?

Based on loaded state assessment records, School 23-francis Parker has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is School 23-francis Parker a charter school?

No, School 23-francis Parker is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is School 23-francis Parker a Title I school?

No, School 23-francis Parker is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for School 23-francis Parker?

63.5% of students at School 23-francis Parker 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 – 6th
Enrollment
307
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
27
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Monroe County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
39.1%
Area population (ZIP 14607)
17,577
Area average commute
16.6 min
Area median age
31.6
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 14607; 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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