Summary:
The 14608 zip code in Rochester, New York is home to 4 schools, including 3 elementary schools and 1 middle school, all part of the Rochester City School District. While the schools in this area face significant challenges, with high rates of economic disadvantage and generally low academic performance, one school stands out as a relative high performer.
School 19-Dr. Charles T. Lunsford has the highest proficiency rates on state assessments across multiple grade levels and subject areas, significantly outperforming the district and state averages. For example, in 2023-2024, 44.44% of 3rd graders were proficient in ELA compared to 14.81% for the district and 42.6% statewide. The school also has the highest spending per student at $17,403 and a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, the highest in the data set.
In contrast, the other 3 schools in the 14608 zip code struggle with very low proficiency rates, often falling well below state averages, especially in math and science. All 4 schools have extremely high rates of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 91.14% to 92.95%, indicating high levels of economic disadvantage. The data suggests that with the right resources and strategies, students in this high-poverty district can achieve at high levels, as demonstrated by the success of School 19-Dr. Charles T. Lunsford.
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