Needs Improvement
#4641 of 4,742 schools in NY
School 7-virgil Grissom
Elementary School · Rochester City School District · Rochester, NY
A Rochester City School District elementary school where students score 28 points below what's typical for similar communities.
31 BRYAN ST, Rochester, NY 14613
- Math 12% proficient (2022)
- Reading 13% proficient (2022)
- 13:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at School 7-virgil Grissom score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 13% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 17% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 16% (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 36 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
82.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where School 7-virgil Grissom 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 70Very Walkable
- Transit 41Some Transit
- Bike 63Bikeable
- 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
$33,370
Median home value
$108,200
Median rent
$939/mo
College educated
14.4%
Homeownership
30.5%
Poverty rate
33.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 14613; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exploration Ele Cs - Science-technolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.0 | K–5 | 0.3 mi | 399 | Compare → |
| School 34-dr Louis a CerulliEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | PK–6 | 0.4 mi | 402 | Compare → |
| Nazareth ElementaryPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | PK–6 | 0.6 mi | 114 | Compare → |
| School 8-roberto ClementeEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 448 | 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.
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
- #38 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 7-virgil Grissom is listed in ROCHESTER CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About School 7-virgil Grissom
School 7-virgil Grissom is a public elementary school in Rochester, NY, part of Rochester City School District, serving approximately 443 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 out of 10 and ranks #4,641 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about School 7-virgil Grissom
What grades does School 7-virgil Grissom serve?
School 7-virgil Grissom serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend School 7-virgil Grissom?
School 7-virgil Grissom has an enrollment of approximately 443 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at School 7-virgil Grissom?
The student-teacher ratio at School 7-virgil Grissom is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does School 7-virgil Grissom rank in NY?
School 7-virgil Grissom ranks #4,641 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is School 7-virgil Grissom's MySchoolScout rating?
School 7-virgil Grissom has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 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 7-virgil Grissom?
Based on loaded state assessment records, School 7-virgil Grissom has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is School 7-virgil Grissom a charter school?
No, School 7-virgil Grissom is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is School 7-virgil Grissom a Title I school?
No, School 7-virgil Grissom is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for School 7-virgil Grissom?
82.4% of students at School 7-virgil Grissom 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 443
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Monroe County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 56.7%
- Phone
- (585) 254-3110
- Area population (ZIP 14613)
- 14,740
- Area average commute
- 23.1 min
- Area median age
- 32.1
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 14613; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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