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#3946 of 4,742 schools in NY

School 58-world of Inquiry School

School · Rochester City School District · Rochester, NY

A Rochester City School District school where students score 37 points below what's typical for similar communities.

200 UNIVERSITY AVE, Rochester, NY 14605

  • Math 4% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 8% proficient (2022)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.7Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.84 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics1.2Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency4.4% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency7.6% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-43.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-54.7 pts
Overall Proficiency6% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)43% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-37.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile1th
College Readiness5.4Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation6.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.0Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.1:1
District spending per student$34,307
Chronic Absenteeism40.5%

Students at School 58-world of Inquiry School score 6% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency4%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency8%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 44 points since 2019, to 6% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
91%
ELA
78%
2010
Math
42%
ELA
38%
2011
Math
49%
ELA
42%
2012
Math
12%
ELA
19%
2013
Math
16%
ELA
15%
2014
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
47%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
25%
2022
Math
4%
ELA
8%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 38% (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 35 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

74.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where School 58-world of Inquiry School 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 89Very Walkable
  • Transit 67Good Transit
  • Bike 68Bikeable
  • 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

$23,255

Median home value

$81,000

Median rent

$815/mo

College educated

12.3%

Homeownership

25.2%

Poverty rate

43.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 14605; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
6.8% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics3sports offered
2 boys'·1 girls'·3 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Eugenio Maria De Hostos Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified4.2K–121.7 mi1,035Compare →
Rochester Academy of Science Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverifiedNot ratedK–92.2 mi266Compare →
Destiny Christian School and PreschoolPrivate · tuition6.6privatePK–122.4 mi124Compare →
Mary Cariola CenterPrivate · tuition7.7privatePK–122.5 mi367Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Rochester City School District

Schools in district
46
Rank in district
#17 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 58-world of Inquiry School is listed in ROCHESTER CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About School 58-world of Inquiry School

School 58-world of Inquiry School is a public school in Rochester, NY, part of Rochester City School District, serving approximately 928 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #3,946 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about School 58-world of Inquiry School

What grades does School 58-world of Inquiry School serve?

School 58-world of Inquiry School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend School 58-world of Inquiry School?

School 58-world of Inquiry School has an enrollment of approximately 928 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at School 58-world of Inquiry School?

The student-teacher ratio at School 58-world of Inquiry School is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does School 58-world of Inquiry School rank in NY?

School 58-world of Inquiry School ranks #3,946 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is School 58-world of Inquiry School's MySchoolScout rating?

School 58-world of Inquiry School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 58-world of Inquiry School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, School 58-world of Inquiry School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is School 58-world of Inquiry School a charter school?

No, School 58-world of Inquiry School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is School 58-world of Inquiry School a Title I school?

No, School 58-world of Inquiry School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for School 58-world of Inquiry School?

74.9% of students at School 58-world of Inquiry 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.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
928
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
77
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Monroe County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
40.5%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 14605)
11,796
Area average commute
19.4 min
Area median age
30.5
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 14605; 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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