Serving 590 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, School 5-john Williams 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 7% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 13% (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 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 590 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
School 5-john Williams ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
School 5-john Williams's student population of 590 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
590 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
School Rankings
School 5-john Williams 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 5-john Williams is 0.72, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4322 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
12%
10%
Hispanic
26%
30%
Black
43%
16%
White
14%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
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 5-john Williams's ranking?
School 5-john Williams is ranked #4322 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are School 5-john Williams often compared to?
School 5-john Williamsis often viewed alongside schools like School 28-henry Hudson, School 58-world Of Inquiry School, School 50-helen Barrett Montgomery by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend School 5-john Williams?
590 students attend School 5-john Williams.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of School 5-john Williams students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 12% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of School 5-john Williams?
School 5-john Williams has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does School 5-john Williams offer ?
School 5-john Williams offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is School 5-john Williams part of?
School 5-john Williams is part of Rochester City School District.
In what neighborhood is School 5-john Williams located?
School 5-john Williams is located in the Brown Square neighborhood of Rochester, NY.
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