Serving 430 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, School 45-mary Mcleod Bethune 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 7% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 430 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
School 45-mary Mcleod Bethune's student population of 430 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
430 students
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
School Rankings
School 45-mary Mcleod Bethune 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 45-mary Mcleod Bethune is 0.61, 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
#4338 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
39%
31%
Black
49%
15%
White
5%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)77.4%
34.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is School 45-mary Mcleod Bethune's ranking?
School 45-mary Mcleod Bethune is ranked #4338 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are School 45-mary Mcleod Bethune often compared to?
School 45-mary Mcleod Bethuneis often viewed alongside schools like Eugenio Maria De Hostos Charter School by visitors of our site.
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 7% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend School 45-mary Mcleod Bethune?
430 students attend School 45-mary Mcleod Bethune.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of School 45-mary Mcleod Bethune students are Black, 39% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of School 45-mary Mcleod Bethune?
School 45-mary Mcleod Bethune has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does School 45-mary Mcleod Bethune offer ?
School 45-mary Mcleod Bethune offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is School 45-mary Mcleod Bethune part of?
School 45-mary Mcleod Bethune is part of Rochester City School District.
In what neighborhood is School 45-mary Mcleod Bethune located?
School 45-mary Mcleod Bethune is located in the North Marketview Heights neighborhood of Rochester, NY.
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