Serving 313 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, School 23-francis Parker 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 40-44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 313 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
School 23-francis Parker ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School 23-francis Parker's student population of 313 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
313 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Every Child, Every Day
School Rankings
School 23-francis Parker ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of School 23-francis Parker is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2695 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
17%
31%
Black
41%
15%
White
34%
39%
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
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 23-francis Parker's ranking?
School 23-francis Parker is ranked #2695 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are School 23-francis Parker often compared to?
School 23-francis Parkeris often viewed alongside schools like Genesee Community Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend School 23-francis Parker?
313 students attend School 23-francis Parker.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of School 23-francis Parker students are Black, 34% of students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of School 23-francis Parker?
School 23-francis Parker has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does School 23-francis Parker offer ?
School 23-francis Parker offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is School 23-francis Parker part of?
School 23-francis Parker is part of Rochester City School District.
In what neighborhood is School 23-francis Parker located?
School 23-francis Parker is located in the Park Avenue neighborhood of Rochester, NY.
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