Is Anna Murray-Douglass Academy a good school?

Anna Murray-Douglass Academy ranks in the bottom 6.8% of New York elementary schools.

How many students attend Anna Murray-Douglass Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 757 students attended Anna Murray-Douglass Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Anna Murray-Douglass Academy?

Students at Anna Murray-Douglass Academy are 42% African American, 41% Hispanic, 11% White, 4% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Anna Murray-Douglass Academy attend?

Students who attend Anna Murray-Douglass Academy usually go on to attend: Middle : East Lower School Middle : Northwest College Preparatory High School High : East Upper High School High : James Monroe Upper School High : Northeast College Preparatory High School High : Rochester Early College International High School High : School Of The Arts High : School Without Walls

Anna Murray-Douglass Academy

Summary:

Anna Murray-Douglass Academy is an elementary school serving grades PK-8 in the Rochester City School District, with a student population of 757 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school faces significant academic and socioeconomic challenges, consistently ranking among the lowest-performing elementary schools in New York state.

Despite higher-than-average per-student spending of $13,282, Anna Murray-Douglass Academy has struggled to improve its academic performance, with proficiency rates on state assessments that are significantly below the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. The school's performance is particularly concerning for certain student subgroups, such as African American, Hispanic, English Language Learner, and Special Education students, who rank in the bottom 25% of New York elementary schools. Nearby schools in the Rochester City School District, such as Joseph C. Wilson Foundation Academy, School 23-Francis Parker, and School 19-Dr. Charles T. Lunsford, also struggle with low academic performance, but they generally outperform Anna Murray-Douglass Academy.

The challenges facing Anna Murray-Douglass Academy are emblematic of the broader issues within the Rochester City School District, which is one of the lowest-performing districts in New York state. Despite consistent funding and resources, the school has not shown any significant improvement in its academic performance over the past decade, with its predominantly African American and Hispanic student population performing significantly worse than their White and Asian peers, both within the school and compared to state averages. These persistent challenges suggest the need for a comprehensive, data-driven approach to address the root causes of the school's struggles and improve educational outcomes for its students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

999 South Ave
Rochester, NY 14620-2738

(585) 461-3280

District: Rochester City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
2272^nd of 2,439 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,282

Students who attend Anna Murray-Douglass Academy usually attend:

Middle:	East Lower School
	Northwest College Preparatory High School
High:	East Upper High School
	James Monroe Upper School
	Northeast College Preparatory High School
	Rochester Early College International High School
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	School Of The Arts
	School Without Walls

Student/teacher ratio: 11.7

Number of students: 757

Racial breakdown:

African American:

42.1%

Hispanic:

40.8%

White:

10.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 85.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Anna Murray-Douglass Academy ranks worse than 93.2% of elementary schools in New York. It also ranks 8^th among 30 ranked elementary schools in the Rochester City School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.02. (See more...)

Compare Details Anna Murray-Douglass Academy ranks worse than 98.2% of middle schools in New York. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.03. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (42.1%), Hispanic (40.8%), White (10.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 85.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Anna Murray-Douglass Academy is 11.7, which is the 15^th best among 30 elementary schools in the Rochester City School District. (See more...)

Compare Anna Murray-Douglass Academy employs 64.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Anna Murray-Douglass Academy is $13,282. 23 elementary schools in the Rochester City School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Anna Murray-Douglass Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Anna Murray-Douglass Academy 2272^nd of 2439 New York public elementary schools. (See Anna Murray-Douglass Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Anna Murray-Douglass Academy 1473^rd of 1500 New York public middle schools. (See Anna Murray-Douglass Academy in the ranking list.)

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Rochester City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Rochester City School District 852^nd of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Anna Murray-Douglass Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2006	27.61	1763^rd	2206	20.1%
2007	22.93	1813^th	2219	18.3%
2008	21.41	1875^th	2227	15.8%
2009	24.76	1905^th	2257	15.6%
2010	14.94	2037^th	2263	10.0%
2011	11.12	2119^th	2286	7.3%
2012	7.68	2209^th	2320	4.8%
2013	13.31	2141^st	2325	7.9%
2014	12.91	2146^th	2345	8.5%
2015	13.57	2139^th	2352	9.1%
2016	9.64	2243^rd	2366	5.2%
2017	7.55	2311^th	2386	3.1%
2018	7.82	2311^th	2395	3.5%
2019	9.02	2310^th	2413	4.3%
2021	6.94	2109^th	2201	4.2%
2022	12.08	2266^th	2434	6.9%
2023	12.02	2272^nd	2439	6.8%

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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Anna Murray-Douglass Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	27.88	780^th	938	16.8%
2019	39.61	469^th	860	45.5%
2021	13.04	448^th	454	1.3%
2022	24.56	897^th	1027	12.7%
2023	32.71	723^rd	1001	27.8%

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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Anna Murray-Douglass Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	24.09	1739^th	1941	10.4%
2019	25.39	1567^th	1859	15.7%
2022	25.88	1719^th	2031	15.4%
2023	20.77	1835^th	2016	9.0%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Anna Murray-Douglass Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	8.64	2013^th	2045	1.6%
2019	10.35	1990^th	2032	2.1%
2022	12.32	2015^th	2099	4.0%
2023	10.52	1987^th	2041	2.6%

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Rank History for elementary school Homeless students at Anna Murray-Douglass Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	12.03	716^th	730	1.9%
2019	7.70	566^th	570	0.7%
2022	25.93	520^th	622	16.4%
2023	29.05	478^th	637	25.0%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Anna Murray-Douglass Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	6.96	2292^nd	2338	2.0%
2019	9.29	2274^th	2357	3.5%
2021	7.61	1884^th	1955	3.6%
2022	12.65	2246^th	2401	6.5%
2023	9.07	2318^th	2403	3.5%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Anna Murray-Douglass Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	11.44	2212^th	2340	5.5%
2019	10.43	2248^th	2358	4.7%
2021	10.17	1846^th	1961	5.9%
2022	14.90	2180^th	2400	9.2%
2023	19.03	2056^th	2400	14.3%

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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Anna Murray-Douglass Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	15.26	895^th	948	5.6%
2019	14.74	846^th	891	5.1%
2021	17.95	367^th	427	14.1%
2022	20.26	807^th	936	13.8%
2023	18.27	746^th	857	13.0%

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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Anna Murray-Douglass Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	13.26	1323^rd	1392	5.0%
2019	17.84	1195^th	1315	9.1%
2021	7.95	807^th	818	1.3%
2022	12.80	1432^nd	1503	4.7%
2023	14.67	1336^th	1429	6.5%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Anna Murray-Douglass Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	58.76	561^st	1399	59.9%

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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Anna Murray-Douglass Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2017	12.26	1362^nd	1455	6.4%
2018	5.24	1422^nd	1438	1.1%
2019	4.04	1436^th	1439	0.2%
2021	3.14	1237^th	1242	0.4%
2022	6.36	1460^th	1479	1.3%
2023	6.03	1473^rd	1500	1.8%

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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Anna Murray-Douglass Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	31.17	394^th	503	21.7%
2022	33.64	408^th	581	29.8%
2023	38.47	325^th	591	45.0%

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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Anna Murray-Douglass Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	20.74	1142^nd	1170	2.4%
2019	18.71	1134^th	1139	0.4%
2022	22.53	1196^th	1283	6.8%
2023	22.59	1169^th	1307	10.6%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Anna Murray-Douglass Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	4.79	1245^th	1245	0.0%
2019	4.95	1241^st	1241	0.0%
2022	9.82	1282^nd	1306	1.8%

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Rank History for middle school Homeless students at Anna Murray-Douglass Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	9.25	537^th	543	1.1%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Anna Murray-Douglass Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	4.09	1352^nd	1353	0.1%
2019	4.75	1364^th	1370	0.4%
2022	5.48	1449^th	1454	0.3%
2023	4.07	1451^st	1463	0.8%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Anna Murray-Douglass Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	8.24	1335^th	1352	1.3%
2019	4.78	1365^th	1366	0.1%
2021	3.47	1069^th	1071	0.2%
2022	9.19	1413^th	1455	2.9%
2023	10.42	1402^nd	1464	4.2%

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Rank History for middle school African American students at Anna Murray-Douglass Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	9.71	661^st	663	0.3%
2019	8.49	653^rd	653	0.0%
2022	13.04	685^th	706	3.0%
2023	9.81	682^nd	696	2.0%

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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Anna Murray-Douglass Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	7.92	806^th	810	0.5%
2019	10.24	808^th	826	2.2%
2022	11.28	887^th	914	3.0%
2023	12.14	907^th	943	3.8%

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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: NY State Education Department

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Enrollment information for Anna Murray-Douglass Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	314	372	11	115	3	n/a	n/a	0	815
1990	324	422	9	155	2	n/a	n/a	0	912
1991	330	420	7	157	3	n/a	n/a	0	917
1992	312	431	13	182	2	n/a	n/a	0	940
1993	288	425	11	213	4	n/a	n/a	0	941
1994	281	434	4	238	5	n/a	n/a	0	962
1995	272	436	12	230	3	n/a	n/a	0	953
1996	272	436	12	230	3	n/a	n/a	0	953
1997	245	362	13	212	4	n/a	n/a	0	836
1998	212	409	5	202	1	n/a	n/a	0	829
1999	185	450	16	198	2	n/a	n/a	0	851
2000	187	454	12	201	1	n/a	n/a	0	855
2001	191	393	15	202	3	n/a	n/a	0	804
2002	165	344	14	184	1	n/a	n/a	0	708
2003	165	344	14	184	1	n/a	n/a	0	708
2004	181	354	15	161	0	n/a	n/a	0	711
2005	164	391	10	158	1	n/a	n/a	0	724
2006	146	412	6	161	0	n/a	n/a	0	725
2007	132	408	9	162	0	n/a	n/a	0	711
2008	106	423	7	173	0	n/a	n/a	5	714
2009	93	462	9	185	1	n/a	n/a	4	754
2010	97	455	8	185	3	n/a	n/a	4	752
2011	101	458	10	210	3	0	3	0	785
2012	106	429	9	214	2	2	1	0	763
2013	98	394	12	216	5	2	0	0	727
2014	106	374	19	206	2	0	1	0	708
2015	103	357	15	199	1	0	1	0	676
2016	90	362	16	195	1	0	1	0	665
2017	103	413	17	245	3	1	2	0	784
2018	106	447	18	296	3	1	3	0	874
2019	98	394	20	287	3	1	6	0	809
2020	100	350	26	272	3	1	8	0	760
2021	82	344	20	278	2	1	13	0	740
2022	78	298	16	252	3	1	23	0	671
2023	80	319	16	309	2	1	29	1	757

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Anna Murray-Douglass Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	815	49.4	16.4	n/a
1990	912	54.9	16.6	n/a
1991	917	53.9	17.0	n/a
1992	940	49.9	18.8	n/a
1993	941	56.0	16.8	n/a
1994	962	56.5	17.0	59.7
1995	953	58.0	16.4	64.2
1996	953	58.0	16.4	64.2
1997	836	60.0	13.9	72.4
1998	829	56.4	14.7	62.2
1999	851	59.8	14.2	59.9
2000	855	64.5	13.3	77.4
2001	804	61.2	13.1	79.4
2002	708	54.0	13.1	76.7
2003	708	54.0	13.1	76.7
2004	711	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	724	55.4	13.1	66.9
2006	725	56.0	12.9	70.3
2007	711	59.4	12.0	67.9
2008	714	57.8	12.4	79.8
2009	754	61.3	12.3	80.1
2010	752	58.0	12.9	79.7
2011	785	59.7	13.1	79.7
2012	763	52.5	14.5	79.7
2013	727	59.4	12.2	71
2014	708	51.0	13.8	65.8
2015	676	52.0	13.0	79.7
2016	665	54.0	12.3	83.2
2017	784	55.9	14.0	80.6
2018	874	63.0	13.8	86.7
2019	809	64.0	12.6	85.4
2020	760	77.6	9.7	n/a
2021	740	59.8	12.3	n/a
2022	671	58.2	11.5	83.9
2023	757	64.2	11.7	85.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Anna Murray-Douglass Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	815	49.4	16.4	n/a
1990	912	54.9	16.6	n/a
1991	917	53.9	17.0	n/a
1992	940	49.9	18.8	n/a
1993	941	56.0	16.8	n/a
1994	962	56.5	17.0	59.7
1995	953	58.0	16.4	64.2
1996	953	58.0	16.4	64.2
1997	836	60.0	13.9	72.4
1998	829	56.4	14.7	62.2
1999	851	59.8	14.2	59.9
2000	855	64.5	13.3	77.4
2001	804	61.2	13.1	79.4
2002	708	54.0	13.1	76.7
2003	708	54.0	13.1	76.7
2004	711	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	724	55.4	13.1	66.9
2006	725	56.0	12.9	70.3
2007	711	59.4	12.0	67.9
2008	714	57.8	12.4	79.8
2009	754	61.3	12.3	80.1
2010	752	58.0	12.9	79.7
2011	785	59.7	13.1	79.7
2012	763	52.5	14.5	79.7
2013	727	59.4	12.2	71
2014	708	51.0	13.8	65.8
2015	676	52.0	13.0	79.7
2016	665	54.0	12.3	83.2
2017	784	55.9	14.0	80.6
2018	874	63.0	13.8	86.7
2019	809	64.0	12.6	85.4
2020	760	77.6	9.7	n/a
2021	740	59.8	12.3	n/a
2022	671	58.2	11.5	83.9
2023	757	64.2	11.7	85.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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