Serving 301 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, School 2-clara Barton 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 was 6-9% (which was lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10-14% (which was lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 95% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Rankings
School 2-clara Barton ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
301 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#4318 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
16%
30%
Black
70%
16%
White
5%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is School 2-clara Barton's ranking?
School 2-clara Barton is ranked #4318 out of 4,346 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 52% NY state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend School 2-clara Barton?
301 students attend School 2-clara Barton.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of School 2-clara Barton students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of School 2-clara Barton?
School 2-clara Barton has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does School 2-clara Barton offer ?
School 2-clara Barton offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is School 2-clara Barton part of?
School 2-clara Barton is part of Rochester City School District.
In what neighborhood is School 2-clara Barton located?
School 2-clara Barton is located in the Plymouth Exchange neighborhood of Rochester, NY.
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