Serving 628 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, School 50-helen Barrett Montgomery 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 7% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (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 86% 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: 628 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
School 50-helen Barrett Montgomery ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
School 50-helen Barrett Montgomery's student population of 628 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
628 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
School 50-helen Barrett Montgomery 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 50-helen Barrett Montgomery is 0.72, which is equal to 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)
7%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
14%
10%
Hispanic
32%
29%
Black
38%
16%
White
14%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is School 50-helen Barrett Montgomery's ranking?
School 50-helen Barrett Montgomery is ranked #4280 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are School 50-helen Barrett Montgomery often compared to?
School 50-helen Barrett Montgomeryis often viewed alongside schools like School 5-john Williams, School 58-world Of Inquiry School, School 28-henry Hudson by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend School 50-helen Barrett Montgomery?
628 students attend School 50-helen Barrett Montgomery.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of School 50-helen Barrett Montgomery students are Black, 32% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, 14% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of School 50-helen Barrett Montgomery?
School 50-helen Barrett Montgomery has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does School 50-helen Barrett Montgomery offer ?
School 50-helen Barrett Montgomery offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is School 50-helen Barrett Montgomery part of?
School 50-helen Barrett Montgomery is part of Rochester City School District.
In what neighborhood is School 50-helen Barrett Montgomery located?
School 50-helen Barrett Montgomery is located in the Group 14621 neighborhood of Rochester, NY. There are 6 other public schools located in Group 14621.
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