Serving 590 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, School 50-helen Barrett Montgomery 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 12% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 590 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: SCHOOL 50-HELEN BARRETT MONTGOMERY serves the north part of Rochester, NY, covering an area of approximately 1.1 square miles. Most students live within a short 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 0.6 miles to the nearest edge of the attendance zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
School 50-helen Barrett Montgomery's student population of 590 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
590 students
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
School Motto
Embracing uniqueness and fostering growth
School Rankings
School 50-helen Barrett Montgomery 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 50-helen Barrett Montgomery is 0.74, which is more 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
#4248 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
11%
10%
Hispanic
32%
31%
Black
36%
15%
White
14%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)62.9%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
55%
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What is School 50-helen Barrett Montgomery's ranking?
School 50-helen Barrett Montgomery is ranked #4248 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are School 50-helen Barrett Montgomery often compared to?
School 50-helen Barrett Montgomeryis often viewed alongside schools like School 28-henry Hudson, School 5-john Williams, School 58-world Of Inquiry School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend School 50-helen Barrett Montgomery?
590 students attend School 50-helen Barrett Montgomery.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of School 50-helen Barrett Montgomery students are Black, 32% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 11% of students are Asian, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of School 50-helen Barrett Montgomery?
School 50-helen Barrett Montgomery has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does School 50-helen Barrett Montgomery offer ?
School 50-helen Barrett Montgomery offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is School 50-helen Barrett Montgomery part of?
School 50-helen Barrett Montgomery is part of Rochester City School District.
In what neighborhood is School 50-helen Barrett Montgomery located?
School 50-helen Barrett Montgomery is located in the Group 14621 neighborhood of Rochester, NY. There are 6 other public schools located in Group 14621.
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