James Monroe High School is a public high school in Rochester, operated by the Rochester City School District.
Serving 230 students in grades 7-8, Monroe Lower 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 230 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Monroe Lower School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Monroe Lower School's student population of 230 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
230 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Year Founded
1923
Colors
White, Blue, Red
School Rankings
Monroe Lower 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 Monroe Lower 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#4345 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
58%
30%
Black
39%
16%
White
2%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
54%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Redjackets
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Monroe Lower School's ranking?
Monroe Lower School is ranked #4345 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Monroe Lower School?
230 students attend Monroe Lower School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Monroe Lower School students are Hispanic, 39% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Monroe Lower School?
Monroe Lower School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Monroe Lower School offer ?
Monroe Lower School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Monroe Lower School part of?
Monroe Lower School is part of Rochester City School District.
In what neighborhood is Monroe Lower School located?
Monroe Lower School is located in the Pearl Meigs Monroe neighborhood of Rochester, NY. There are 2 other public schools located in Pearl Meigs Monroe.
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