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Walt Disney School

Elementary School · Gates Chili Central School District · Rochester, NY

A Gates Chili Central School District elementary school where students score 28 points below what's typical for similar communities.

175 COLDWATER RD, Rochester, NY 14624

  • Math 27% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 28% proficient (2022)
  • 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.6Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.71 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics3.3Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency26.7% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency28% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-26.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-32.9 pts
Overall Proficiency27% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)56% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-28.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile14th
Resources & Environment5.9Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.6:1
District spending per student$29,397
Chronic Absenteeism24.7%

Students at Walt Disney School score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency27%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency28%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 48 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 27% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
69%
2010
Math
62%
ELA
54%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2012
Math
20%
ELA
26%
2013
Math
29%
ELA
29%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
22%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
32%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
27%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
27%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
27%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
27%
ELA
28%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (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 34 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

39%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Walt Disney 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 24Car-Dependent
  • Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
  • 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

$86,046

Median home value

$172,200

Median rent

$1,249/mo

College educated

33.5%

Homeownership

80.1%

Poverty rate

8.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 14624; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Florence Brasser SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.3K–51.8 mi375Compare →
Neil Armstrong SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.9K–51.9 mi388Compare →
Archangel SchoolPrivate · tuition7.4privatePK–122.1 mi62Compare →
Hope Hall SchoolPrivate · tuition8.8private3–122.3 mi126Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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.

Gates Chili Central School District

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#6 of 6
District spending per student
$29,397NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Walt Disney School is listed in GATES CHILI CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Walt Disney School

Walt Disney School is a public elementary school in Rochester, NY, part of Gates Chili Central School District, serving approximately 497 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #4,494 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Walt Disney School

What grades does Walt Disney School serve?

Walt Disney School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Walt Disney School?

Walt Disney School has an enrollment of approximately 497 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Walt Disney School?

The student-teacher ratio at Walt Disney School is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Walt Disney School rank in NY?

Walt Disney School ranks #4,494 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Walt Disney School's MySchoolScout rating?

Walt Disney School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 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 Walt Disney School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Walt Disney School has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Walt Disney School a charter school?

No, Walt Disney School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Walt Disney School a Title I school?

No, Walt Disney School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Walt Disney School?

39.0% of students at Walt Disney 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 – 5th
Enrollment
497
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
30
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Monroe County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
24.7%
Area population (ZIP 14624)
38,834
Area average commute
19.9 min
Area median age
40.3
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 14624; 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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