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#4568 of 4,742 schools in NY
School 5-john Williams
Elementary School · Rochester City School District · Rochester, NY
A Rochester City School District elementary school where students score 27 points below what's typical for similar communities.
555 N PLYMOUTH AVE, Rochester, NY 14608
- Math 5% proficient (2022)
- Reading 13% proficient (2022)
- 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at School 5-john Williams score 9% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 57 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 9% recently.
Show all 14 years
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 40 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
94.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where School 5-john Williams 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 78Very Walkable
- Transit 57Good Transit
- Bike 62Bikeable
- 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
$39,537
Median home value
$180,300
Median rent
$898/mo
College educated
23.6%
Homeownership
22.5%
Poverty rate
31.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 14608; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School 17-enrico FermiEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 602 | Compare → |
| School 9-dr Martin Luther King JREnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | PK–6 | 0.7 mi | 597 | Compare → |
| School 54-flower City Community SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.9 | PK–6 | 0.9 mi | 316 | Compare → |
| School 8-roberto ClementeEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | PK–8 | 1.0 mi | 448 | Compare → |
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
- #34 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 5-john Williams is listed in ROCHESTER CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About School 5-john Williams
School 5-john Williams is a public elementary school in Rochester, NY, part of Rochester City School District, serving approximately 590 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10 and ranks #4,568 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 5-john Williams
What grades does School 5-john Williams serve?
School 5-john Williams serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend School 5-john Williams?
School 5-john Williams has an enrollment of approximately 590 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at School 5-john Williams?
The student-teacher ratio at School 5-john Williams is 10.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does School 5-john Williams rank in NY?
School 5-john Williams ranks #4,568 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is School 5-john Williams's MySchoolScout rating?
School 5-john Williams has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 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 5-john Williams?
Based on loaded state assessment records, School 5-john Williams has 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 12% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is School 5-john Williams a charter school?
No, School 5-john Williams is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is School 5-john Williams a Title I school?
No, School 5-john Williams is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for School 5-john Williams?
94.7% of students at School 5-john Williams 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
- 590
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 57
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Monroe County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 61.7%
- Phone
- (585) 325-2255
- Area population (ZIP 14608)
- 12,417
- Area average commute
- 20.2 min
- Area median age
- 33.9
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 14608; 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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