Serving 330 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, School 39-andrew J Townson 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤1% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 330 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤1% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
School 39-andrew J Townson ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
School 39-andrew J Townson's student population of 330 students has declined by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 37% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
330 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Rankings
School 39-andrew J Townson 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 39-andrew J Townson is 0.61, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#4345 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤1%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
41%
30%
Black
47%
16%
White
4%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
3%
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 39-andrew J Townson's ranking?
School 39-andrew J Townson is ranked #4345 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while ≤1% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend School 39-andrew J Townson?
330 students attend School 39-andrew J Townson.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of School 39-andrew J Townson students are Black, 41% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of School 39-andrew J Townson?
School 39-andrew J Townson has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does School 39-andrew J Townson offer ?
School 39-andrew J Townson offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is School 39-andrew J Townson part of?
School 39-andrew J Townson is part of Rochester City School District.
In what neighborhood is School 39-andrew J Townson located?
School 39-andrew J Townson is located in the Group 14621 neighborhood of Rochester, NY. There are 6 other public schools located in Group 14621.
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