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School 23-francis Parker vs. School 53 Montessori Academy

Should you attend School 23-francis Parker or School 53 Montessori Academy? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
School 23-francis Parker
170 Barrington St
Rochester, NY 14607
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
School 53 Montessori Academy
625 Scio St
Rochester, NY 14605
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

School 23-francis Parker ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

School 53 Montessori Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 307 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, School 23-francis Parker 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 40-44% (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 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 268 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, School 53 Montessori Academy 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 15-19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (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 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-6
Total Students
307 students
268 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at School 23-francis Parker over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at School 53 Montessori Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at School 23-francis Parker.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at School 53 Montessori Academy.
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
24 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at School 23-francis Parker over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at School 53 Montessori Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at School 23-francis Parker with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Rochester City School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at School 53 Montessori Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Rochester City School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#2695 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
#3988 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of School 23-francis Parker, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of School 53 Montessori Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at School 23-francis Parker who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Rochester City School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at School 53 Montessori Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Rochester City School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at School 23-francis Parker who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Rochester City School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at School 53 Montessori Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Rochester City School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-69%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-79%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at School 23-francis Parker who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Rochester City School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at School 53 Montessori Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Rochester City School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of School 23-francis Parker by grade.
This chart displays the students of School 53 Montessori Academy by grade.
Pre-K Students
18
82
Kindergarten Students
35
37
Grade 1 Students
37
27
Grade 2 Students
40
32
Grade 3 Students
39
27
Grade 4 Students
45
26
Grade 5 Students
48
23
Grade 6 Students
45
14

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at School 23-francis Parker, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Rochester City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at School 53 Montessori Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Rochester City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
2%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at School 23-francis Parker, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Rochester City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at School 53 Montessori Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Rochester City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
19%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at School 23-francis Parker, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Rochester City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at School 53 Montessori Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Rochester City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
36%
66%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at School 23-francis Parker, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Rochester City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at School 53 Montessori Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Rochester City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
37%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at School 23-francis Parker, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Rochester City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at School 53 Montessori Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Rochester City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at School 23-francis Parker, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Rochester City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at School 53 Montessori Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Rochester City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.70
0.53
This chart showcases the diversity score of School 23-francis Parker, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Rochester City School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of School 53 Montessori Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Rochester City School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
65%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at School 23-francis Parker, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Rochester City School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at School 53 Montessori Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Rochester City School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
(17-18 School Year Data)
1%
(15-16 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at School 23-francis Parker, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Rochester City School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2017-18 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at School 53 Montessori Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Rochester City School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2015-16 school year.
 
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