School 16-john Walton Spencer

321 Post Ave
Rochester, NY 14619
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 378 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, School 16-john Walton Spencer 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 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 378 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50% in NY
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

School 16-john Walton Spencer ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

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School Overview

School 16-john Walton Spencer's student population of 378 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
378 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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School Rankings

School 16-john Walton Spencer ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of School 16-john Walton Spencer is 0.37, 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.
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State Level (NY)
#4338 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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6-9%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of School 16-john Walton Spencer and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
6-9%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of School 16-john Walton Spencer and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-59%
78%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of School 16-john Walton Spencer and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
n/a
10%
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Hispanic
14%
29%
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Black
78%
16%
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White
3%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.37
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
5%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is School 16-john Walton Spencer's ranking?
School 16-john Walton Spencer is ranked #4338 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend School 16-john Walton Spencer?
378 students attend School 16-john Walton Spencer.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of School 16-john Walton Spencer students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of School 16-john Walton Spencer?
School 16-john Walton Spencer has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does School 16-john Walton Spencer offer ?
School 16-john Walton Spencer offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is School 16-john Walton Spencer part of?
School 16-john Walton Spencer is part of Rochester City School District.
In what neighborhood is School 16-john Walton Spencer located?
School 16-john Walton Spencer is located in the 19th Ward neighborhood of Rochester, NY. There are 6 other public schools located in 19th Ward.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 378 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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