School 7-virgil Grissom

31 Bryan St
Rochester, NY 14613
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 439 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, School 7-virgil Grissom 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 11% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). 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 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 439 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : Bottom 50% in NY
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

School 7-virgil Grissom ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

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School Overview

School 7-virgil Grissom's student population of 439 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
439 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

School 7-virgil Grissom ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of School 7-virgil Grissom is 0.63, 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.
This School
State Level (NY)
#4290 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of School 7-virgil Grissom, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
11%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of School 7-virgil Grissom and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
13%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of School 7-virgil Grissom and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-39%
78%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of School 7-virgil Grissom and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
10%
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Hispanic
28%
29%
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Black
54%
16%
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White
7%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.63
This chart displays the diversity score of School 7-virgil Grissom and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
1%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in School 7-virgil Grissom and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is School 7-virgil Grissom's ranking?
School 7-virgil Grissom is ranked #4290 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are School 7-virgil Grissom often compared to?
School 7-virgil Grissomis often viewed alongside schools like School 54-flower City Community School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend School 7-virgil Grissom?
439 students attend School 7-virgil Grissom.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of School 7-virgil Grissom students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of School 7-virgil Grissom?
School 7-virgil Grissom has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does School 7-virgil Grissom offer ?
School 7-virgil Grissom offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is School 7-virgil Grissom part of?
School 7-virgil Grissom is part of Rochester City School District.
In what neighborhood is School 7-virgil Grissom located?
School 7-virgil Grissom is located in the Maplewood Historic District neighborhood of Rochester, NY. There are 4 other public schools located in Maplewood Historic District.

School Reviews

5   9/12/2012
I attended #7 school back in 1950, It was a very good school then. This is before they rebuilt.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - wessm
2   5/23/2011
Children are left unsupervised and unattended. Many children are bullied. Children are given little time to eat and are not properly taken care of :(
- Posted by Parent - SHOTT

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 439 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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