Serving 251 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, School 4-george Mather Forbes 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 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 251 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
School 4-george Mather Forbes ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
School 4-george Mather Forbes's student population of 251 students has declined by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 32% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
251 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Rankings
School 4-george Mather Forbes 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 4-george Mather Forbes is 0.47, 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
#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)
50-59%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
20%
30%
Black
70%
16%
White
6%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is School 4-george Mather Forbes's ranking?
School 4-george Mather Forbes is ranked #4051 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are School 4-george Mather Forbes often compared to?
School 4-george Mather Forbesis often viewed alongside schools like School 23-francis Parker by visitors of our site.
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 4-george Mather Forbes?
251 students attend School 4-george Mather Forbes.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of School 4-george Mather Forbes students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of School 4-george Mather Forbes?
School 4-george Mather Forbes has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does School 4-george Mather Forbes offer ?
School 4-george Mather Forbes offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is School 4-george Mather Forbes part of?
School 4-george Mather Forbes is part of Rochester City School District.
In what neighborhood is School 4-george Mather Forbes located?
School 4-george Mather Forbes is located in the Mayors Heights neighborhood of Rochester, NY.
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