Serving 951 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, School 58-world Of Inquiry School 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 17% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (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 93% 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-12
- Enrollment: 951 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
School 58-world Of Inquiry School's student population of 951 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 81 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
951 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
81 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
School 58-world Of Inquiry School 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 58-world Of Inquiry School is 0.54, 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
#4164 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
22%
29%
Black
64%
16%
White
7%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
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 58-world Of Inquiry School's ranking?
School 58-world Of Inquiry School is ranked #4164 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?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of School 58-world Of Inquiry School?
The graduation rate of School 58-world Of Inquiry School is 85-89%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend School 58-world Of Inquiry School?
951 students attend School 58-world Of Inquiry School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of School 58-world Of Inquiry School students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 7% 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 58-world Of Inquiry School?
School 58-world Of Inquiry School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does School 58-world Of Inquiry School offer ?
School 58-world Of Inquiry School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is School 58-world Of Inquiry School part of?
School 58-world Of Inquiry School is part of Rochester City School District.
In what neighborhood is School 58-world Of Inquiry School located?
School 58-world Of Inquiry School is located in the Downtown neighborhood of Rochester, NY. There are 1 other public schools located in Downtown.
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