Below Average
#4246 of 4,742 schools in NY
School 45-mary Mcleod Bethune
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.
1445 CLIFFORD AVE, Rochester, NY 14621
- Math 4% proficient (2022)
- Reading 7% proficient (2022)
- 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at School 45-mary Mcleod Bethune score 5% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 6% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 11% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 12% (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 39 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
89.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where School 45-mary Mcleod Bethune 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 63Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 42Some Transit
- Bike 60Bikeable
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester Prep Charter School 3Charter · enrollment unverified | 6.9 | K–7 | 0.5 mi | 766 | Compare → |
| School 33-john James AudubonEnrollment path unverified | 2.5 | PK–6 | 0.7 mi | 889 | Compare → |
| School 39-andrew J TownsonEnrollment path unverified | 3.0 | PK–6 | 0.7 mi | 330 | Compare → |
| School 25-nathaniel HawthorneEnrollment path unverified | 3.0 | PK–6 | 0.8 mi | 281 | 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
- #26 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 45-mary Mcleod Bethune is listed in ROCHESTER CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About School 45-mary Mcleod Bethune
School 45-mary Mcleod Bethune is a public elementary school in Rochester, NY, part of Rochester City School District, serving approximately 500 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #4,246 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 12% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about School 45-mary Mcleod Bethune
What grades does School 45-mary Mcleod Bethune serve?
School 45-mary Mcleod Bethune serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend School 45-mary Mcleod Bethune?
School 45-mary Mcleod Bethune has an enrollment of approximately 500 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at School 45-mary Mcleod Bethune?
The student-teacher ratio at School 45-mary Mcleod Bethune is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does School 45-mary Mcleod Bethune rank in NY?
School 45-mary Mcleod Bethune ranks #4,246 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is School 45-mary Mcleod Bethune's MySchoolScout rating?
School 45-mary Mcleod Bethune has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 School 45-mary Mcleod Bethune?
Based on loaded state assessment records, School 45-mary Mcleod Bethune has 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 12% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is School 45-mary Mcleod Bethune a charter school?
No, School 45-mary Mcleod Bethune is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is School 45-mary Mcleod Bethune a Title I school?
No, School 45-mary Mcleod Bethune is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for School 45-mary Mcleod Bethune?
89.4% of students at School 45-mary Mcleod Bethune 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
- 500
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Monroe County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 66.6%
- Phone
- (585) 325-6945
- Area population (ZIP 14621)
- 33,349
- Area average commute
- 20.7 min
- Area median age
- 33.3
Official sources & links
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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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