Serving 400 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Neil Armstrong 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 40-44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 400 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Neil Armstrong School serves the north part of Rochester, NY, covering an attendance zone approximately 2.3 square miles in size. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 2 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Neil Armstrong School's student population of 400 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
400 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Neil Armstrong School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Neil Armstrong School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3454 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
7%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
20%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
18%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
42%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
12%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.3%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Neil Armstrong School's ranking?
Neil Armstrong School is ranked #3454 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Neil Armstrong School often compared to?
Neil Armstrong Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Walt Disney School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Neil Armstrong School?
400 students attend Neil Armstrong School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Neil Armstrong School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Neil Armstrong School?
Neil Armstrong School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Neil Armstrong School offer ?
Neil Armstrong School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Neil Armstrong School part of?
Neil Armstrong School is part of Gates Chili Central School District.
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