Southlawn School

455 Rawlinson Rd
Rochester, NY 14617
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 225 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Southlawn School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 225 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : Top 50% in NY
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Southlawn School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

School Overview

Southlawn School's student population of 225 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
225 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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School Rankings

Southlawn School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southlawn School is 0.52, 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.
This School
State Level (NY)
#1328 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Southlawn School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Southlawn School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Southlawn School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Southlawn School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Southlawn School and percentage of American Indian public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Asian
2%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Southlawn School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
15%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Southlawn School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
11%
16%
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White
67%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Southlawn School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New York.
0.52
This chart displays the diversity score of Southlawn School and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Southlawn School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Southlawn School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Southlawn School's ranking?
Southlawn School is ranked #1328 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Southlawn School?
225 students attend Southlawn School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Southlawn School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southlawn School?
Southlawn School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Southlawn School offer ?
Southlawn School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Southlawn School part of?
Southlawn School is part of West Irondequoit Central School District.
In what neighborhood is Southlawn School located?
Southlawn School is located in the West Irondequoit neighborhood of Rochester, NY. There are 9 other public schools located in West Irondequoit.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 225 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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