Needs Improvement
#4547 of 4,742 schools in NY
School 9-dr Martin Luther King JR
Elementary School · ROCHESTER CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
485 CLINTON AVE N, Rochester, NY 14605
Enrollment
597
Student-Teacher
12.2:1
Score
3.4
Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
597
Student-Teacher
12.2:1
Score
3.4
Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#4,547 of 4,742
In Rochester
#90 of 108
public schools
In district
#31 of 45
ROCHESTER CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
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School 9-dr Martin Luther King JR
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About School 9-dr Martin Luther King JR
School 9-dr Martin Luther King JR is a public elementary school in Rochester, NY, part of ROCHESTER CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT. School 9-dr Martin Luther King JR serves approximately 597 students, and covers grades Pre-K-6th, and has a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. School 9-dr Martin Luther King JR has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10 and ranks #4,547 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for School 9-dr Martin Luther King JR show 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 10% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 3.4 · Needs Improvement
- District avg 3.8
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
78% of students at School 9-dr Martin Luther King JR 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 9-dr Martin Luther King JR — Students at School 9-dr Martin Luther King JR score 5% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
92.8%
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: 4.5/10.
How School 9-dr Martin Luther King JR Compares
See how School 9-dr Martin Luther King JR performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
485 CLINTON AVE N, Rochester, NY 14605
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering School 9-dr Martin Luther King JR may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. ROCHESTER PREP CHARTER SCHOOL 3 (rated 6.9/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is SCHOOL 53 MONTESSORI ACADEMY (rated 5.4/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, GENESEE COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL (rated 5.2/10, 1.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Rochester, see our Rochester schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.6 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| SCHOOL 22-LINCOLN SCHOOL Rochester | 0.5 mi | 4.6 |
| SCHOOL 5-JOHN WILLIAMS Rochester | 0.7 mi | 3.3 |
| SCHOOL 58-WORLD OF INQUIRY SCHOOL Rochester | 0.8 mi | 4.5 |
| EUGENIO MARIA DE HOSTOS CHARTER SCHOOL Rochester | 1.1 mi | 4.2 |
| SCHOOL 53 MONTESSORI ACADEMY Rochester | 0.8 mi | 5.4 |
| SCHOOL 8-ROBERTO CLEMENTE Rochester | 1.0 mi | 3.6 |
| SCHOOL 25-NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE Rochester | 0.9 mi | 3.0 |
| DR. ALICE HOLLOWAY YOUNG SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE Rochester | 1.3 mi | 3.3 |
| ROCHESTER PREP CHARTER SCHOOL 3 Rochester | 1.2 mi | 6.9 |
| SCHOOL OF THE ARTS Rochester | 1.2 mi | 5.3 |
| SCHOOL WITHOUT WALLS Rochester | 1.5 mi | 6.7 |
| JAMES MONROE UPPER SCHOOL Rochester | 1.5 mi | 6.1 |
| MONROE LOWER SCHOOL Rochester | 1.5 mi | 5.1 |
| SCHOOL 17-ENRICO FERMI Rochester | 1.3 mi | 3.8 |
| FRANKLIN UPPER SCHOOL Rochester | 1.6 mi | 4.3 |
| FRANKLIN LOWER SCHOOL Rochester | 1.6 mi | 7.0 |
| NATIVITY PREPARATORY ACADEMY Rochester | 1.7 mi | 7.4 |
| SCHOOL 50-HELEN BARRETT MONTGOMERY Rochester | 1.8 mi | 2.8 |
| SCHOOL 2-CLARA BARTON Rochester | 1.7 mi | 3.3 |
| GENESEE COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL Rochester | 1.6 mi | 5.2 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 14605 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$23,255
Median Home Value
$81,000
Median Rent
$815/mo
Population
11,796
College Educated
12.3%
Homeownership
25.2%
Avg Commute
19.4 min
Poverty Rate
43.4%
Median Age
30.5
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
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|---|---|
| D'YOUVILLE-PORTER CAMPUS Buffalo, NY | 3.4 |
| DOLGEVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Dolgeville, NY | 3.4 |
| ELM TREE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Corona, NY | 3.4 |
| FRANKLYN S BARRY PRIMARY SCHOOL Cortland, NY | 3.4 |
| HERMAN AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Auburn, NY | 3.4 |
| HORIZON-ON-THE-HUDSON SCHOOL Newburgh, NY | 3.4 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about School 9-dr Martin Luther King JR
What grades does School 9-dr Martin Luther King JR serve?
School 9-dr Martin Luther King JR serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend School 9-dr Martin Luther King JR?
School 9-dr Martin Luther King JR has an enrollment of approximately 597 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at School 9-dr Martin Luther King JR?
The student-teacher ratio at School 9-dr Martin Luther King JR is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does School 9-dr Martin Luther King JR rank in NY?
School 9-dr Martin Luther King JR ranks #4,547 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is School 9-dr Martin Luther King JR's MySchoolScout rating?
School 9-dr Martin Luther King JR has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 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 9-dr Martin Luther King JR?
Based on loaded state assessment records, School 9-dr Martin Luther King JR has 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 10% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is School 9-dr Martin Luther King JR a charter school?
No, School 9-dr Martin Luther King JR is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is School 9-dr Martin Luther King JR a Title I school?
No, School 9-dr Martin Luther King JR is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for School 9-dr Martin Luther King JR?
92.8% of students at School 9-dr Martin Luther King JR 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
- 597
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 92.8%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Monroe County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 78.2%
- Phone
- (585) 325-7828
Resources & Links
District
ROCHESTER CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT- District Enrollment
- 22,164
- Schools in District
- 46
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $34,307
- District Rank
- #31 of 45
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