School 14-chester Dewey serves 132 students in grades 3-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-34% (which was lower than the New York state average of 67%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the New York state average of 58%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 was lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 96% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 3-6
Total Students
132 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)30-34%
67%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)15-19%
58%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
14%
10%
Hispanic
7%
31%
Black
74%
15%
White
4%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 67% NY state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% NY state average).
How many students attend School 14-chester Dewey?
132 students attend School 14-chester Dewey.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of School 14-chester Dewey students are Black, 14% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of School 14-chester Dewey?
School 14-chester Dewey has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does School 14-chester Dewey offer ?
School 14-chester Dewey offers enrollment in grades 3-6
What school district is School 14-chester Dewey part of?
School 14-chester Dewey is part of Rochester City School District.
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