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School 54-Flower City Community School

Public | K-6 | 273 students

 

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Posted October 2, 2012

Flower City School is one of the best elementry schools in the city school district!!! The Principal Mrs. Rose works hard to bring funding,after school programing and enriched parent involvement activites. Also, if their is an issue Mrs. Rose returns calls within 24 hours. The school is clean and decorated for every season! Furthermore, the children are respectful and well behave!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 17, 2009

i am a student at 54 and it is a great school we have computer classes, gym, music,art,writing,reading,math,social studies,ect.This school makes learning fun at times.
—Submitted by a student


Posted January 12, 2007

My 1st grader attends Flower City School and I cannot believe the comments. My daughter's learning seems to have stagnated since beginning here and I am not pleased at all. Additionally, she used to be excited about learning, but now she has become lazy about it and doesn't even want to try. She has not being challenged at all in her current environment at School #54.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 1, 2005

Flower City School is a wonderful place for children to grow and learn. The 3-6 grade school is full of dedicated teachers who work with parents and the community to ensure the best education possible for their students. There is a high level of parental involvement. The school sponsors academic activities to help bond families and school personnel. The addition of performing arts to the school has helped enhance the creativity of those students looking to enter School of the Arts as well as improving Language Arts skills of students who normally have trouble. The school works closely with Nazereth College and the University of Rochester. Every year the third grade students recieve free teddy bears from a supporting company. The school has had end of the year culminating activities in Math and Social Studies as a way to bring parents, students, and teachers together to improve students' overall academic success.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 1, 2005

Flower City School is the best place for your child's 3rd-6th grade education!!! The dedication of the teachers and the principal is only surpassed by their sense of community and love for children!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 17, 2004

My nephew attended 54 from 3rd to 6th grade. The school and staff is excellent. The school is a community and is focused on learning. 54 is great!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 30, 2003

This school is one of the best kept jewels in the city of Rochester NY. The principal was born to run a school. This school is a model that many schools should follow after.
—Submitted by Llewellyn Peter, a teacher


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 56% in 2012.

44 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
25%

2011

 
 
15%
Math

The state average for Math was 61% in 2012.

44 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
32%

2011

 
 
20%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New York used the New York State Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English language arts and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The results for English language arts and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles and the science results will be added when they are released in the Fall of 2013. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New York. The goal is for 90% of students to meet or exceed grade-level standards on the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 60% in 2012.

37 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
8%

2011

 
 
24%
Math

The state average for Math was 69% in 2012.

37 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
16%

2011

 
 
24%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2011.

45 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
69%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New York used the New York State Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English language arts and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The results for English language arts and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles and the science results will be added when they are released in the Fall of 2013. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New York. The goal is for 90% of students to meet or exceed grade-level standards on the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 58% in 2012.

28 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
21%

2011

 
 
34%
Math

The state average for Math was 66% in 2012.

28 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
29%

2011

 
 
41%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New York used the New York State Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English language arts and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The results for English language arts and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles and the science results will be added when they are released in the Fall of 2013. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New York. The goal is for 90% of students to meet or exceed grade-level standards on the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 55% in 2012.

44 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
18%

2011

 
 
44%
Math

The state average for Math was 66% in 2012.

44 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
23%

2011

 
 
24%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New York used the New York State Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English language arts and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The results for English language arts and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles and the science results will be added when they are released in the Fall of 2013. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New York. The goal is for 90% of students to meet or exceed grade-level standards on the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 77% 19%
Hispanic 14% 22%
White 7% 49%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 1%
Two or more races 1% 1%
Asian 0% 8%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 182%N/A48%
Limited English proficient 22%N/A7%
Source: 1 NCES, 2010-2011
Source: 2 NYSED, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Fewer than 3 years experience 21%N/A10%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree and above 11%N/A33%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Teachers with no valid teaching certificate 3%N/A5%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Lessie Hamilton-Rose

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
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311 Flower City Park
Rochester, NY 14615
Phone: (585) 254-2080

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