Summary:
The 14620 zip code area of Rochester, New York is home to 4 elementary schools, including 2 public schools and 2 public charter schools. While the schools in this area generally perform below the state average in academic proficiency, the two charter schools - Citizenship And Science Academy Of Rochester Charter School and Genesee Community Charter School-Flour City Campus - stand out with higher 3rd grade ELA and Math proficiency rates compared to the traditional public schools and the state average.
The Citizenship And Science Academy Of Rochester Charter School has the highest proficiency rates in 3rd grade ELA (35.85%) and Math (33.96%), as well as a relatively lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (80.52%). The Genesee Community Charter School-Flour City Campus also has strong academic performance, with the second-highest proficiency rates in 3rd grade ELA (28%) and Math (28%), and the highest spending per student at $20,023.
In contrast, the traditional public schools in the area, Anna Murray-Douglass Academy and School 35-Pinnacle, have particularly low proficiency rates, with many grades scoring below 20% proficient in both ELA and Math. These public schools also have very high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 85.47% to 94.62%. The data suggests that the charter school model may be providing some benefits for students in this socioeconomically disadvantaged community, though further investigation would be needed to fully understand the drivers of academic performance.
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