Serving 313 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 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 313 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: SCHOOL 23-FRANCIS PARKER serves the southeast part of Rochester, NY, covering an area of approximately 2 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of about 0.9 miles to the school's edge and up to 1.7 miles to the furthest point of the attendance zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
School 23-francis Parker's student population of 313 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
313 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Every Child, Every Day
School Rankings
School 23-francis Parker 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 School 23-francis Parker is 0.69, which is less 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
#2695 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)
40-44%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
17%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
41%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
34%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38.3%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
1%
4%
Showing 2008–2018. Full 19-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 School 23-francis Parker's ranking?
School 23-francis Parker is ranked #2695 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are School 23-francis Parker often compared to?
School 23-francis Parkeris often viewed alongside schools like Genesee Community Charter School, School 53 Montessori Academy 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 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend School 23-francis Parker?
313 students attend School 23-francis Parker.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of School 23-francis Parker students are Black, 34% of students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of School 23-francis Parker?
School 23-francis Parker has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does School 23-francis Parker offer ?
School 23-francis Parker offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is School 23-francis Parker part of?
School 23-francis Parker is part of Rochester City School District.
In what neighborhood is School 23-francis Parker located?
School 23-francis Parker is located in the Park Avenue neighborhood of Rochester, NY.
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