Serving 481 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, School 7-virgil Grissom 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 6-9% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 481 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
School 7-virgil Grissom ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
School 7-virgil Grissom's student population of 481 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
481 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
School 7-virgil Grissom 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 7-virgil Grissom is 0.60, 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
#4041 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
28%
29%
Black
56%
16%
White
8%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is School 7-virgil Grissom's ranking?
School 7-virgil Grissom is ranked #4041 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are School 7-virgil Grissom often compared to?
School 7-virgil Grissomis often viewed alongside schools like School 54-flower City Community School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend School 7-virgil Grissom?
481 students attend School 7-virgil Grissom.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of School 7-virgil Grissom students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of School 7-virgil Grissom?
School 7-virgil Grissom has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does School 7-virgil Grissom offer ?
School 7-virgil Grissom offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is School 7-virgil Grissom part of?
School 7-virgil Grissom is part of Rochester City School District.
In what neighborhood is School 7-virgil Grissom located?
School 7-virgil Grissom is located in the Maplewood Historic District neighborhood of Rochester, NY. There are 4 other public schools located in Maplewood Historic District.
School Reviews
5 9/12/2012
I attended #7 school back in 1950, It was a very good school then. This is before they rebuilt.
2 5/23/2011
Children are left unsupervised and unattended. Many children are bullied. Children are given little time to eat and are not properly taken care of :(
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