Serving 500 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, School 45-mary Mcleod Bethune 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 ≤1% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 7% (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 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 500 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: ≤1% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
School 45-mary Mcleod Bethune ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
School 45-mary Mcleod Bethune's student population of 500 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
500 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
School 45-mary Mcleod Bethune 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 45-mary Mcleod Bethune is 0.61, 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
#4375 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤1%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
37%
30%
Black
50%
16%
White
6%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is School 45-mary Mcleod Bethune's ranking?
School 45-mary Mcleod Bethune is ranked #4375 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 7% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend School 45-mary Mcleod Bethune?
500 students attend School 45-mary Mcleod Bethune.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of School 45-mary Mcleod Bethune students are Black, 37% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of School 45-mary Mcleod Bethune?
School 45-mary Mcleod Bethune has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does School 45-mary Mcleod Bethune offer ?
School 45-mary Mcleod Bethune offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is School 45-mary Mcleod Bethune part of?
School 45-mary Mcleod Bethune is part of Rochester City School District.
In what neighborhood is School 45-mary Mcleod Bethune located?
School 45-mary Mcleod Bethune is located in the North Marketview Heights neighborhood of Rochester, NY.
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