Serving 471 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, School 25-nathaniel Hawthorne 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 20-24% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (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 92% 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: 471 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
School 25-nathaniel Hawthorne's student population of 471 students has grown by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 37% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
471 students
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
School Rankings
School 25-nathaniel Hawthorne 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 25-nathaniel Hawthorne is 0.60, 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
#4051 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
23%
31%
Black
58%
15%
White
8%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is School 25-nathaniel Hawthorne's ranking?
School 25-nathaniel Hawthorne is ranked #4051 out of 4,346 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend School 25-nathaniel Hawthorne?
471 students attend School 25-nathaniel Hawthorne.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of School 25-nathaniel Hawthorne students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are White, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of School 25-nathaniel Hawthorne?
School 25-nathaniel Hawthorne has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does School 25-nathaniel Hawthorne offer ?
School 25-nathaniel Hawthorne offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is School 25-nathaniel Hawthorne part of?
School 25-nathaniel Hawthorne is part of Rochester City School District.
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