Serving 260 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, School 29-adlai E Stevenson 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 10-14% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (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 94% 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: 260 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
School 29-adlai E Stevenson ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
School 29-adlai E Stevenson's student population of 260 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
260 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
School 29-adlai E Stevenson 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 29-adlai E Stevenson is 0.57, 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
#4187 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
27%
29%
Black
60%
16%
White
6%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is School 29-adlai E Stevenson's ranking?
School 29-adlai E Stevenson is ranked #4187 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are School 29-adlai E Stevenson often compared to?
School 29-adlai E Stevensonis often viewed alongside schools like School 23-francis Parker, School 35-pinnacle by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend School 29-adlai E Stevenson?
260 students attend School 29-adlai E Stevenson.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of School 29-adlai E Stevenson students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of School 29-adlai E Stevenson?
School 29-adlai E Stevenson has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does School 29-adlai E Stevenson offer ?
School 29-adlai E Stevenson offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is School 29-adlai E Stevenson part of?
School 29-adlai E Stevenson is part of Rochester City School District.
In what neighborhood is School 29-adlai E Stevenson located?
School 29-adlai E Stevenson is located in the 19th Ward neighborhood of Rochester, NY. There are 6 other public schools located in 19th Ward.
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