Summary:
The 14621 zip code area of Rochester, New York is home to 8 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 1 high school, and 1 alternative school. While the schools face significant challenges, with low academic proficiency and high rates of economic disadvantage, a few standout schools show promise, including Rochester Prep Charter School 3, which has the highest performance on state assessments in the area.
The data reveals stark disparities in academic performance between the schools, with proficiency rates on state assessments generally low across the board, well below state averages. However, Rochester Prep Charter School 3 stands out, with 60-69% of students proficient in math and 26-41% proficient in English Language Arts. In contrast, Eugenio Maria De Hostos Charter School has much lower proficiency rates, ranging from 12-32% in English Language Arts and 1-32% in math.
The high rates of free and reduced-price lunch eligibility, ranging from 71.5% to 94.99%, indicate that the student population in this area faces significant economic hardship, which can be a barrier to academic success. The data also suggests that the charter schools, such as Rochester Prep Charter School 3 and Eugenio Maria De Hostos Charter School, may be outperforming the traditional public schools, though the differences are not dramatic. Addressing the complex needs of this student population will require a multifaceted approach targeting both academic and non-academic factors.
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