Serving 627 students in grades Prekindergarten-9, School 50-helen Barrett Montgomery ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-9
- Enrollment: 627 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
School 50-helen Barrett Montgomery ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
School 50-helen Barrett Montgomery's student population of 627 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-9
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
627 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
School 50-helen Barrett Montgomery ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of School 50-helen Barrett Montgomery is 0.70, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4070 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
11%
10%
Hispanic
31%
29%
Black
42%
16%
White
14%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is School 50-helen Barrett Montgomery's ranking?
School 50-helen Barrett Montgomery is ranked #4070 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are School 50-helen Barrett Montgomery often compared to?
School 50-helen Barrett Montgomeryis often viewed alongside schools like School 5-john Williams, School 58-world Of Inquiry School, School 28-henry Hudson by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend School 50-helen Barrett Montgomery?
627 students attend School 50-helen Barrett Montgomery.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of School 50-helen Barrett Montgomery students are Black, 31% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 11% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of School 50-helen Barrett Montgomery?
School 50-helen Barrett Montgomery has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does School 50-helen Barrett Montgomery offer ?
School 50-helen Barrett Montgomery offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-9 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is School 50-helen Barrett Montgomery part of?
School 50-helen Barrett Montgomery is part of Rochester City School District.
In what neighborhood is School 50-helen Barrett Montgomery located?
School 50-helen Barrett Montgomery is located in the Group 14621 neighborhood of Rochester, NY. There are 6 other public schools located in Group 14621.
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