Serving 486 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 12% (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 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 486 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: SCHOOL 7-VIRGIL GRISSOM serves the northwest part of Rochester, NY, covering an area of approximately 1.4 square miles. Most families within this zone can expect a typical drive to the school of about 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge being 1.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
School 7-virgil Grissom's student population of 486 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
486 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
School 7-virgil Grissom 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 7-virgil Grissom is 0.69, 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
#4291 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
7%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
26%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
48%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
9%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)51.7%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
55%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
1%
6%
Showing 2002–2015. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
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 #4291 out of 4,346 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?
12% 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 7-virgil Grissom?
486 students attend School 7-virgil Grissom.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of School 7-virgil Grissom students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are White, and 7% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of School 7-virgil Grissom?
School 7-virgil Grissom has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
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
2 10/10/2025
Children are left unsupervised and unattended. Many children are bullied. Children are given little time to eat and are not properly taken care of :(
5 10/10/2025
I attended #7 school back in 1950, It was a very good school then. This is before they rebuilt.
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