Summary:
Longridge School is an elementary school located in Rochester, NY, serving grades K-5 with a total enrollment of 764 students. It is part of the Greece Central School District, which is ranked 734 out of 866 districts in New York and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Longridge School consistently underperforms compared to the district and the state in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math proficiency rates. For example, in 2022-2023, only 27.27% of 3rd graders, 19.67% of 4th graders, and 26.92% of 5th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the district's 34.39%, 32.79%, and 31.82%, respectively, and the state's 44.89%, 48.79%, and 45.09%. The school also has a more diverse student population, with 42.67% White, 17.67% African American, 24.87% Hispanic, 4.84% Asian, and 9.69% two or more races, compared to the nearby Paddy Hill Elementary School, which has a higher percentage of White students. Additionally, 67.8% of Longridge students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, significantly higher than the nearby schools, which range from 47.89% to 61.38%.
Despite the challenges, Longridge School has the potential for improvement. The school's diverse student population and the presence of nearby higher-performing schools within the same district indicate that with targeted interventions and support, Longridge School could potentially improve its academic performance and provide a more equitable education for its students. By focusing on addressing the systemic issues that contribute to the persistent achievement gaps, Longridge School can work towards providing a high-quality education for all its students.
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Detail:
Public K-5
District:
Greece Central School District
SchoolDigger Rank:
2144th of 2,439 New York Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,253
Students who attend Longridge School usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 11.7
Number of students: 764
Racial breakdown:
White:
42.7%
Hispanic:
24.9%
African American:
17.7%
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Two or more races:
9.7%
Asian:
4.8%
American Indian:
0.1%
Pacific Islander:
0.1%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 67.8%
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