Monroe Lower School

Summary:

Monroe Lower School is a public middle school serving grades 7-8 in the Rochester City School District, with a predominantly Hispanic (58.46%) and African American (37.13%) student population of 272 students. Unfortunately, the school has consistently ranked among the lowest-performing middle schools in New York state, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past three years.

The data reveals that Monroe Lower School significantly underperforms compared to state and district averages on standardized tests, with only 9.01% of 7th graders and 15.18% of 8th graders proficient in English Language Arts, and even lower proficiency rates in math at 9.01% for 7th grade and 1.98% for 8th grade. The school's performance is particularly concerning for certain student subgroups, such as Hispanic students and English Language Learners, who rank in the bottom 1% of New York middle schools. Despite the school's high spending of $15,999 per student, these resources have not translated into improved academic outcomes.

Interestingly, the other middle schools in the Rochester City School District, such as Franklin Lower School and East Lower School, also perform poorly on state assessments, suggesting systemic challenges within the district. In contrast, middle schools in neighboring districts, such as Dake Junior High School in the West Irondequoit Central School District and Twelve Corners Middle School in the Brighton Central School District, demonstrate significantly higher academic achievement, with proficiency rates often exceeding 50% in both ELA and math.

Detail:

Public 7-8

164 Alexander St
Rochester, NY 14607

(585) 232-1530

District: Rochester City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1492^nd of 1,500 New York Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,999

Student/teacher ratio: 12.2

Number of students: 272

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

58.5%

African American:

37.1%

White:

3.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 93.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Monroe Lower School ranks worse than 99.5% of middle schools in New York. It also ranks 3^rd among 5 ranked middle schools in the Rochester City School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 3.34. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (58.5%), African American (37.1%), White (3.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 93.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Monroe Lower School is 12.2, which is the highest among 5 middle schools in the Rochester City School District! (See more...)

Compare Monroe Lower School employs 22.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Monroe Lower School is $15,999. 3 middle schools in the Rochester City School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Monroe Lower School:

SchoolDigger ranks Monroe Lower School 1492^nd of 1500 New York public middle schools. (See Monroe Lower School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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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 Monroe Lower School

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Rank History for all students at Monroe Lower School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	5.77	1467^th	1479	0.8%
2023	3.34	1492^nd	1500	0.5%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Monroe Lower School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	24.08	537^th	581	7.6%
2023	25.77	540^th	591	8.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Monroe Lower School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	20.10	1243^rd	1283	3.1%
2023	15.49	1292^nd	1307	1.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Monroe Lower School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	7.29	1296^th	1306	0.8%

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Rank History for Homeless students at Monroe Lower School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	19.54	488^th	543	10.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Monroe Lower School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	5.83	1443^rd	1454	0.8%
2023	3.17	1459^th	1463	0.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Monroe Lower School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	6.89	1441^st	1455	1.0%
2023	4.79	1455^th	1464	0.6%

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Rank History for African American students at Monroe Lower School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	18.79	625^th	706	11.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Monroe Lower School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	7.45	909^th	914	0.5%
2023	6.40	937^th	943	0.6%

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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 Monroe Lower School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2021	12	111	1	137	2	263
2022	10	102	1	135	4	252
2023	9	101	2	159	1	272

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 Monroe Lower School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	263	18.7	14.0	97.3
2022	252	18.2	13.8	95.6
2023	272	22.1	12.2	93.8

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 Monroe Lower School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	263	18.7	14.0	97.3
2022	252	18.2	13.8	95.6
2023	272	22.1	12.2	93.8

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Monroe Lower School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2021	$1,516 (10.6%)	$12,725 (89.4%)	$14,241
2022	$2,006 (13.3%)	$13,074 (86.7%)	$15,081
2023	$4,663 (29.1%)	$11,336 (70.9%)	$15,999

Data source: New York Department of Education

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				Regents Algebra I (2023)	Regents Geometry (2023)	Regents Earth Science (2023)	Regents Living Environment (2023)	NY State Assessments English Language Arts (2023)					NY State Assessments Math (2023)					NY State Assessments Science (2023)	% Completely Immunized (2020)	% Polio (2020)	% Measles (2020)	% Mumps (2020)	% Rubella (2020)	% Diphtheria (2020)	% Hepatitis B (2020)	% Varicella (2020)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Regents Algebra I End of Course	Regents Geometry End of Course	Regents Earth Science End of Course	Regents Living Environment End of Course	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 4th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 5th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 6th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 7th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 4th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 6th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 7th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 8th Grade	% Completely Immunized All Grades	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Diphtheria All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Monroe Lower School	Public	7-8	164 Alexander St	Rochester	14607	Monroe County	Rochester City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(585) 232-1530	272	22	12.2	93.8%	9 (3.3%)	101 (37.1%)	159 (58.5%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	3.3	1492^nd of 1500 public middle schools	0.5%		5.8	1467^th of 1479 public middle schools	0.8%	25	38.1			9.5				9.0	15.2				9.0	2.0	2.4									$15,999	$4,663	$11,336
Dr. Alice Holloway Young School Of Excellence	Public	7-8	85 Adams St	Rochester	14608	Monroe County	Rochester City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(585) 454-3525	350	36	9.8	91.1%	21 (6.0%)	238 (68.0%)	80 (22.9%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.3%)	3.2	1493^rd of 1500 public middle schools	0.5%		5.8	1466^th of 1479 public middle schools	0.9%	27	34.3			20.0				13.1	13.4				6.4	0.0	3.6	99.8	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	$15,642	$2,314	$13,328
East Lower School	Public	6-8	1801 E Main St	Rochester	14609	Monroe County	Rochester City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(585) 288-3130	304	46	6.6	85.9%	21 (6.9%)	163 (53.6%)	115 (37.8%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	8.5	1446^th of 1500 public middle schools	3.6%		6.7	1455^th of 1479 public middle schools	1.6%	9	97.5			45.6			15.0	21.4	33.3			0.0	10.5	10.0	7.4	97.7	99.4	99.4	99.4	99.4	97.7	99.4	99.4	$28,093	$3,589	$24,503
Twelve Corners Middle School	Public	6-8	2643 Elmwood Ave	Rochester	14618	Monroe County	Brighton Central School District	No	No	No	No	(585) 242-5100	781	79	9.8	25.0%	516 (66.1%)	78 (10.0%)	54 (6.9%)	77 (9.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	56 (7.2%)	78.6	267^th of 1500 public middle schools	82.2%		82.4	202^nd of 1479 public middle schools	86.3%	65	100.0	100.0	100.0				71.6	57.8	74.3			64.2	70.3	40.8	63.7	98.9	99.4	100.0	100.0	100.0	99.2	99.7	99.7	$16,495	$1,226	$15,268
Northwest College Preparatory High School	Public	7-8	940 Fernwood Pk	Rochester	14609	Monroe County	Rochester City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(585) 324-9289	252	32	7.8	92.1%	21 (8.3%)	145 (57.5%)	83 (32.9%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3.5	1491^st of 1500 public middle schools	0.6%		6.2	1463^rd of 1479 public middle schools	1.1%	28	22.2			27.8				13.8	12.6				10.8	0.0	1.5	99.6	100.0	99.6	99.6	99.6	99.6	100.0	99.6	$22,190	$3,684	$18,506
Franklin Lower School	Public	7-8	950 Norton St	Rochester	14621	Monroe County	Rochester City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(585) 324-9760	267	39	6.8	94.8%	7 (2.6%)	168 (62.9%)	88 (33.0%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	3.1	1495^th of 1500 public middle schools	0.3%		6.3	1462^nd of 1479 public middle schools	1.1%	33	18.4			38.9				15.3	9.9				5.0	0.0	0.0									$20,987	$5,138	$15,849
Academy Of Health Sciences Charter School	Public, Charter	5-8	1151 Ridgeway Ave	Rochester	14615	Monroe County	Academy Of Health Sciences Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(585) 254-1003	311	22	14.1	96.5%	18 (5.8%)	215 (69.1%)	70 (22.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.3%)	18.9	1314^th of 1500 public middle schools	12.4%					(n/a)						12.8	27.3	23.4	40.2		5.4	20.8	11.8	22.2	37.8									$14,787	$2,469	$12,318
East Irondequoit Middle School	Public	6-8	155 Densmore Rd	Rochester	14609	Monroe County	East Irondequoit Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(585) 339-1400	676	67	10.0	61.1%	285 (42.2%)	138 (20.4%)	184 (27.2%)	14 (2.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (8.0%)	23.8	1227^th of 1500 public middle schools	18.2%		26.3	1159^th of 1479 public middle schools	21.6%	68	95.5			68.5			35.6	28.1	34.8			42.5	26.6	3.3		94.5	99.9	99.7	99.7	99.7	99.9	99.9	99.7	$11,918	$848	$11,070
Rogers Middle School	Public	4-6	219 Northfield Rd	Rochester	14617	Monroe County	West Irondequoit Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(585) 342-1330	447	36	12.2	35.3%	291 (65.1%)	54 (12.1%)	66 (14.8%)	8 (1.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (5.8%)								(n/a)					50.7	56.4	62.1			52.4	72.7	73.7				99.1	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	$12,650	$1,396	$11,255
Dake Junior High School	Public	7-8	350 Cooper Rd	Rochester	14617	Monroe County	West Irondequoit Central School District	No	No	No	No	(585) 342-2140	558	52	10.6	33.2%	384 (68.8%)	52 (9.3%)	74 (13.3%)	14 (2.5%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (5.2%)	72.4	352^nd of 1500 public middle schools	76.5%		69.2	368^th of 1479 public middle schools	75.1%	16	99.0			100.0				54.6	65.4				59.2	58.0	76.7	99.7	99.8	99.8	99.8	99.8	99.8	99.8	99.8	$16,083	$1,093	$14,990

Frequently Asked Questions about Monroe Lower School

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Monroe Lower School ranks in the bottom 0.5% of New York middle schools.

What is the racial makeup of Monroe Lower School?

Students at Monroe Lower School are 58% Hispanic, 37% African American, 3% White.

What district is Monroe Lower School in?

Rochester City School District

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In the 2022-23 school year, 272 students attended Monroe Lower School.

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