Needs Improvement
#4707 of 4,742 schools in NY
School 33-john James Audubon
Elementary School · ROCHESTER CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
500 WEBSTER AVE, Rochester, NY 14609
Enrollment
889
Student-Teacher
12.9:1
Score
2.5
Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
889
Student-Teacher
12.9:1
Score
2.5
Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#4,707 of 4,742
In Rochester
#106 of 108
public schools
In district
#44 of 45
ROCHESTER CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
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About School 33-john James Audubon
School 33-john James Audubon is a public elementary school in Rochester, NY, part of ROCHESTER CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT. School 33-john James Audubon serves approximately 889 students, and covers grades Pre-K-6th, and has a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. School 33-john James Audubon has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.5 out of 10 and ranks #4,707 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for School 33-john James Audubon show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 2.5 · Needs Improvement
- District avg 3.8
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
75% of students at School 33-john James Audubon were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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School 33-john James Audubon — Students at School 33-john James Audubon score 11% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
87.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 35 test records from NY state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 2.4/10.
How School 33-john James Audubon Compares
See how School 33-john James Audubon performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
500 WEBSTER AVE, Rochester, NY 14609
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering School 33-john James Audubon may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. ROCHESTER PREP CHARTER SCHOOL 3 (rated 6.9/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is ST AMBROSE ACADEMY (rated 6.8/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, SCHOOL 53 MONTESSORI ACADEMY (rated 5.4/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Rochester, see our Rochester schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.6 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 14609 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$61,933
Median Home Value
$144,500
Median Rent
$1,122/mo
Population
40,171
College Educated
33.1%
Homeownership
62.2%
Avg Commute
19.7 min
Poverty Rate
18.5%
Median Age
36.3
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about School 33-john James Audubon
What grades does School 33-john James Audubon serve?
School 33-john James Audubon serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend School 33-john James Audubon?
School 33-john James Audubon has an enrollment of approximately 889 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at School 33-john James Audubon?
The student-teacher ratio at School 33-john James Audubon is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does School 33-john James Audubon rank in NY?
School 33-john James Audubon ranks #4,707 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is School 33-john James Audubon's MySchoolScout rating?
School 33-john James Audubon has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.5 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 33-john James Audubon?
Based on loaded state assessment records, School 33-john James Audubon has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is School 33-john James Audubon a charter school?
No, School 33-john James Audubon is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is School 33-john James Audubon a Title I school?
No, School 33-john James Audubon is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for School 33-john James Audubon?
87.2% of students at School 33-john James Audubon qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 889
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 69
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 87.2%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Monroe County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 74.7%
- Phone
- (585) 482-9290
Resources & Links
District
ROCHESTER CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT- District Enrollment
- 22,164
- Schools in District
- 46
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $34,307
- District Rank
- #44 of 45
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