Serving 361 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, School 54-flower City Community School 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 15-19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% 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: 361 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
School 54-flower City Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
School 54-flower City Community School's student population of 361 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
361 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
School 54-flower City Community School 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 54-flower City Community School is 0.59, 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
#4059 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
27%
29%
Black
58%
16%
White
6%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is School 54-flower City Community School's ranking?
School 54-flower City Community School is ranked #4059 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are School 54-flower City Community School often compared to?
School 54-flower City Community Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like School 7-virgil Grissom 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 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend School 54-flower City Community School?
361 students attend School 54-flower City Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of School 54-flower City Community School students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of School 54-flower City Community School?
School 54-flower City Community School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does School 54-flower City Community School offer ?
School 54-flower City Community School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is School 54-flower City Community School part of?
School 54-flower City Community School is part of Rochester City School District.
In what neighborhood is School 54-flower City Community School located?
School 54-flower City Community School is located in the Lyell Otis neighborhood of Rochester, NY. There are 1 other public schools located in Lyell Otis.
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