Serving 255 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, School 53 Montessori 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 15-19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (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 90% 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: 255 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
School 53 Montessori Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
School 53 Montessori Academy's student population of 255 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
255 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
School 53 Montessori 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 School 53 Montessori Academy is 0.49, 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
#3851 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
13%
29%
Black
70%
16%
White
10%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
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 53 Montessori Academy's ranking?
School 53 Montessori Academy is ranked #3851 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are School 53 Montessori Academy often compared to?
School 53 Montessori Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Genesee Community Charter School, School 23-francis Parker, School 58-world Of Inquiry School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend School 53 Montessori Academy?
255 students attend School 53 Montessori Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of School 53 Montessori Academy students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of School 53 Montessori Academy?
School 53 Montessori Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does School 53 Montessori Academy offer ?
School 53 Montessori Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is School 53 Montessori Academy part of?
School 53 Montessori Academy is part of Rochester City School District.
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