Needs Improvement
#4654 of 4,742 schools in NY
School 54-flower City Community School
Elementary School · ROCHESTER CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
36 OTIS ST, Rochester, NY 14606
Enrollment
316
Student-Teacher
13.7:1
Score
2.9
Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
316
Student-Teacher
13.7:1
Score
2.9
Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#4,654 of 4,742
In Rochester
#104 of 108
public schools
In district
#42 of 45
ROCHESTER CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
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School 54-flower City Community School
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About School 54-flower City Community School
School 54-flower City Community School is a public elementary school in Rochester, NY, part of ROCHESTER CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT. School 54-flower City Community School serves approximately 316 students, and covers grades Pre-K-6th, and has a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. School 54-flower City Community School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 out of 10 and ranks #4,654 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for School 54-flower City Community School show 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 2.9 · Needs Improvement
- District avg 3.8
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
64% of students at School 54-flower City Community School 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 54-flower City Community School — Students at School 54-flower City Community School score 6% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
92.7%
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: 3.1/10.
How School 54-flower City Community School Compares
See how School 54-flower City Community School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
36 OTIS ST, Rochester, NY 14606
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering School 54-flower City Community School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. NAZARETH ELEMENTARY (rated 7.2/10, 1.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is TRUE NORTH ROCHESTER PREP-WEST CAMP (rated 6.5/10, 1.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, EXPLORATION ELE CS - SCIENCE-TECHNOL (rated 6.0/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Rochester, see our Rochester schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.9 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 14606 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$57,287
Median Home Value
$150,500
Median Rent
$978/mo
Population
27,478
College Educated
22.5%
Homeownership
62.3%
Avg Commute
18.4 min
Poverty Rate
19.3%
Median Age
40
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| SCHOOL 19-DR CHARLES T LUNSFORD Rochester, NY | 2.9 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about School 54-flower City Community School
What grades does School 54-flower City Community School serve?
School 54-flower City Community School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend School 54-flower City Community School?
School 54-flower City Community School has an enrollment of approximately 316 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at School 54-flower City Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at School 54-flower City Community School is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does School 54-flower City Community School rank in NY?
School 54-flower City Community School ranks #4,654 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is School 54-flower City Community School's MySchoolScout rating?
School 54-flower City Community School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 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 54-flower City Community School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, School 54-flower City Community School has 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is School 54-flower City Community School a charter school?
No, School 54-flower City Community School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is School 54-flower City Community School a Title I school?
No, School 54-flower City Community School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for School 54-flower City Community School?
92.7% of students at School 54-flower City Community School 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
- 316
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 92.7%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Monroe County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 63.6%
- Phone
- (585) 254-2080
Resources & Links
District
ROCHESTER CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT- District Enrollment
- 22,164
- Schools in District
- 46
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $34,307
- District Rank
- #42 of 45
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