Serving 757 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Anna Murray-douglass Academy 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 15% (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 89% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), 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-8
- Enrollment: 757 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Anna Murray-douglass Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Anna Murray-douglass Academy's student population of 757 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
757 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Anna Murray-douglass Academy 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 Anna Murray-douglass Academy is 0.65, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#4280 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
41%
29%
Black
42%
16%
White
11%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Anna Murray-douglass Academy's ranking?
Anna Murray-douglass Academy is ranked #4280 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Anna Murray-douglass Academy often compared to?
Anna Murray-douglass Academyis often viewed alongside schools like School 58-world Of Inquiry School, Genesee Community Charter 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 15% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Anna Murray-douglass Academy?
757 students attend Anna Murray-douglass Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Anna Murray-douglass Academy students are Black, 41% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Anna Murray-douglass Academy?
Anna Murray-douglass Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Anna Murray-douglass Academy offer ?
Anna Murray-douglass Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Anna Murray-douglass Academy part of?
Anna Murray-douglass Academy is part of Rochester City School District.
In what neighborhood is Anna Murray-douglass Academy located?
Anna Murray-douglass Academy is located in the Highland neighborhood of Rochester, NY.
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