Below Average
#4006 of 4,742 schools in NY
School 4-george Mather Forbes
Elementary School · ROCHESTER CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
198 DR SAMUEL MCCREE WAY, Rochester, NY 14611
Enrollment
251
Student-Teacher
10.5:1
Score
4.4
Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
251
Student-Teacher
10.5:1
Score
4.4
Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#4,006 of 4,742
In Rochester
#65 of 108
public schools
In district
#18 of 45
ROCHESTER CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
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School 4-george Mather Forbes
Elementary School in Rochester · grades Pre-K – 6th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About School 4-george Mather Forbes
School 4-george Mather Forbes is a public elementary school in Rochester, NY, part of ROCHESTER CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT. School 4-george Mather Forbes serves approximately 251 students, and covers grades Pre-K-6th, and has a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. School 4-george Mather Forbes has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #4,006 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for School 4-george Mather Forbes show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 4.4 · Below Average
- District avg 3.8
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
67% of students at School 4-george Mather Forbes 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 4-george Mather Forbes — Students at School 4-george Mather Forbes score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
90%
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: 5.1/10.
How School 4-george Mather Forbes Compares
See how School 4-george Mather Forbes performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
198 DR SAMUEL MCCREE WAY, Rochester, NY 14611
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering School 4-george Mather Forbes may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. TRUE NORTH ROCHESTER PREP-WEST CAMP (rated 6.5/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is DR WALTER COOPER ACADEMY (rated 5.7/10, 1.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, JOSEPH C WILSON FOUNDATION ACADEMY (rated 4.1/10, 0.2 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Rochester, see our Rochester schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.5 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 14611 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$29,870
Median Home Value
$77,900
Median Rent
$1,024/mo
Population
17,595
College Educated
11.8%
Homeownership
32.6%
Avg Commute
17.9 min
Poverty Rate
38.4%
Median Age
34.5
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about School 4-george Mather Forbes
What grades does School 4-george Mather Forbes serve?
School 4-george Mather Forbes serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend School 4-george Mather Forbes?
School 4-george Mather Forbes has an enrollment of approximately 251 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at School 4-george Mather Forbes?
The student-teacher ratio at School 4-george Mather Forbes is 10.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does School 4-george Mather Forbes rank in NY?
School 4-george Mather Forbes ranks #4,006 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is School 4-george Mather Forbes's MySchoolScout rating?
School 4-george Mather Forbes has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 4-george Mather Forbes?
Based on loaded state assessment records, School 4-george Mather Forbes has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is School 4-george Mather Forbes a charter school?
No, School 4-george Mather Forbes is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is School 4-george Mather Forbes a Title I school?
No, School 4-george Mather Forbes is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for School 4-george Mather Forbes?
90.0% of students at School 4-george Mather Forbes 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
- 251
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 90.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Monroe County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 67.3%
- Phone
- (585) 235-7848
Resources & Links
District
ROCHESTER CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT- District Enrollment
- 22,164
- Schools in District
- 46
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $34,307
- District Rank
- #18 of 45
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