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School 4-George Mather Forbes

Public PK, KG-6

 198 Dr Samuel McCree Way
       Rochester, NY  14611-3497

(585) 235-7848

District: Rochester City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
2419th of 2,439 New York Elementary Schools


Students who attend School 4-George Mather Forbes usually attend:

Middle:    East Lower School
    Northwest College Preparatory High School
High:    East Upper High School
    James Monroe Upper School
    Northeast College Preparatory High School
    Rochester Early College International High School
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Student/teacher ratio:  9.6 Help
Number of students:  276

Racial breakdown:

African American:
73.2%
Hispanic:
17.0%
White:
7.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  92.8% Help


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Compare Details School 4-George Mather Forbes ranks worse than 99.2% of elementary schools in New York. It also ranks 24th among 30 ranked elementary schools in the Rochester City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.12. (See more...)
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Compare Details School 4-George Mather Forbes is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2019 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.82. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (73.2%), Hispanic (17%), White (7.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 92.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at School 4-George Mather Forbes is 9.6, which is the 4th best among 30 elementary schools in the Rochester City School District. (See more...)
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School 4-George Mather Forbes:

SchoolDigger ranks School 4-George Mather Forbes 2419th of 2439 New York public elementary schools. (See School 4-George Mather Forbes in the ranking list.)

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Rochester City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Rochester City School District 852nd of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for all elementary school students at School 4-George Mather Forbes

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 35.99 1631st 2206 26.1%
2007 20.13 1870th 2219 15.7%
2008 18.96 1933rd 2227 13.2%
2009 14.88 2062nd 2257 8.6%
2010 14.42 2046th 2263 9.6%
2011 9.78 2141st 2286 6.3%
2012 9.79 2161st 2320 6.9%
2013 9.04 2254th 2325 3.1%
2014 6.69 2297th 2345 2.0%
2015 7.57 2291st 2352 2.6%
2016 4.91 2349th 2366 0.7%
2017 6.96 2331st 2386 2.3%
2018 5.64 2354th 2395 1.7%
2019 3.75 2398th 2413 0.6%
2021 1.52 2197th 2201 0.2%
2022 3.39 2430th 2434 0.2%
2023 4.12 2419th 2439 0.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at School 4-George Mather Forbes

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.20 1938th 1941 0.2%
2022 15.60 2023rd 2031 0.4%
2023 14.59 2015th 2016 0.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at School 4-George Mather Forbes

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.36 1964th 2045 4.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Homeless students at School 4-George Mather Forbes

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.50 671st 730 8.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at School 4-George Mather Forbes

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.70 2278th 2338 2.6%
2019 3.99 2345th 2357 0.5%
2022 3.74 2397th 2401 0.2%
2023 5.04 2379th 2403 1.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at School 4-George Mather Forbes

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 6.95 2303rd 2340 1.6%
2019 4.86 2348th 2358 0.4%
2022 4.44 2393rd 2400 0.3%
2023 5.09 2375th 2400 1.0%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at School 4-George Mather Forbes

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.79 886th 948 6.5%
2019 10.64 877th 891 1.6%
2022 12.62 907th 936 3.1%
2023 13.32 803rd 857 6.3%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for School 4-George Mather Forbes

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 31.26 981st 1337 26.6%
2013 23.17 1064th 1373 22.5%
2014 13.14 1288th 1401 8.1%
2015 8.59 1385th 1407 1.6%
2016 6.54 1423rd 1429 0.4%
2017 6.96 1443rd 1455 0.8%
2018 10.30 1373rd 1438 4.5%
2019 6.82 1413th 1439 1.8%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Open Quote My son as well as my nephew attends this school. My son has been there for K&1st, and I must say that I was very involved in my son education both at home and at school. We have no complaints about #4 school the teachers that I dealt with and the staff have always have a common goal. They are understanding, respectful, caring, loving and so much more. I just love the Principal, she really cares for her students and their wellbeing, and it shows throughout the building and it's staff. Because my family and I are moving out of state is the only reason why he will not be returning and his sister wont be able to attend this school. Close Quote



Enrollment information for School 4-George Mather Forbes

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 40 401 1 11 0 n/a n/a 0 453
1990 39 368 4 10 1 n/a n/a 0 422
1991 66 409 4 15 0 n/a n/a 0 494
1992 60 453 6 18 0 n/a n/a 0 537
1993 39 455 5 10 0 n/a n/a 0 509
1994 44 486 3 15 0 n/a n/a 0 548
1995 21 488 3 18 0 n/a n/a 0 530
1996 21 488 3 18 0 n/a n/a 0 530
1997 22 527 3 20 0 n/a n/a 0 572
1998 25 502 3 23 0 n/a n/a 0 553
1999 26 417 0 13 0 n/a n/a 0 456
2000 12 318 1 11 1 n/a n/a 0 343
2001 30 393 0 17 0 n/a n/a 0 440
2002 24 384 2 11 1 n/a n/a 0 422
2003 24 384 2 11 1 n/a n/a 0 422
2004 27 416 4 18 2 n/a n/a 0 467
2005 19 347 4 19 1 n/a n/a 0 390
2006 17 346 2 22 1 n/a n/a 0 388
2007 18 355 2 23 1 n/a n/a 0 399
2008 21 358 3 30 0 n/a n/a 0 412
2009 18 353 2 29 1 n/a n/a 0 403
2010 21 343 2 22 1 n/a n/a 1 390
2011 30 311 0 22 0 0 1 0 364
2012 33 338 3 40 0 0 1 0 415
2013 30 376 5 40 0 0 1 0 452
2014 26 376 6 38 0 0 1 0 447
2015 38 380 4 61 0 0 0 0 483
2016 32 387 10 66 1 0 2 0 498
2017 25 339 4 68 0 0 2 0 438
2018 28 302 1 74 0 0 1 0 406
2019 31 308 4 74 0 0 3 0 420
2020 29 266 2 57 0 0 4 0 358
2021 27 250 3 53 0 0 7 0 340
2022 17 232 3 49 0 1 8 0 310
2023 21 202 3 47 0 0 3 0 276

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at School 4-George Mather Forbes

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 453 34.0 13.3 n/a
1990 422 31.6 13.3 n/a
1991 494 34.9 14.1 n/a
1992 537 36.9 14.5 n/a
1993 509 38.0 13.4 n/a
1994 548 38.0 14.4 81.4
1995 530 36.0 14.7 94.9
1996 530 36.0 14.7 94.9
1997 572 34.0 16.8 82.7
1998 553 40.5 13.7 90.4
1999 456 40.0 11.4 89.3
2000 343 39.8 8.6 97.1
2001 440 43.3 10.2 85.9
2002 422 40.6 10.4 77
2003 422 40.6 10.4 77
2004 467 n/a n/a n/a
2005 390 40.0 9.8 83.6
2006 388 43.0 9.0 86.6
2007 399 39.4 10.1 91.2
2008 412 42.3 9.7 93
2009 403 44.0 9.2 93.5
2010 390 42.5 9.1 95.9
2011 364 39.7 9.1 92.3
2012 415 40.5 10.2 97.1
2013 452 39.5 11.4 85.4
2014 447 40.5 11.0 77.9
2015 483 35.0 13.8 89.4
2016 498 38.0 13.1 92.8
2017 438 35.0 12.5 94.1
2018 406 35.0 11.6 95.3
2019 420 37.0 11.3 96
2020 358 42.4 8.4 95
2021 340 28.8 11.7 95.6
2022 310 26.7 11.5 94.2
2023 276 28.6 9.6 92.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio School 4-George Mather Forbes

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 453 34.0 13.3 n/a
1990 422 31.6 13.3 n/a
1991 494 34.9 14.1 n/a
1992 537 36.9 14.5 n/a
1993 509 38.0 13.4 n/a
1994 548 38.0 14.4 81.4
1995 530 36.0 14.7 94.9
1996 530 36.0 14.7 94.9
1997 572 34.0 16.8 82.7
1998 553 40.5 13.7 90.4
1999 456 40.0 11.4 89.3
2000 343 39.8 8.6 97.1
2001 440 43.3 10.2 85.9
2002 422 40.6 10.4 77
2003 422 40.6 10.4 77
2004 467 n/a n/a n/a
2005 390 40.0 9.8 83.6
2006 388 43.0 9.0 86.6
2007 399 39.4 10.1 91.2
2008 412 42.3 9.7 93
2009 403 44.0 9.2 93.5
2010 390 42.5 9.1 95.9
2011 364 39.7 9.1 92.3
2012 415 40.5 10.2 97.1
2013 452 39.5 11.4 85.4
2014 447 40.5 11.0 77.9
2015 483 35.0 13.8 89.4
2016 498 38.0 13.1 92.8
2017 438 35.0 12.5 94.1
2018 406 35.0 11.6 95.3
2019 420 37.0 11.3 96
2020 358 42.4 8.4 95
2021 340 28.8 11.7 95.6
2022 310 26.7 11.5 94.2
2023 276 28.6 9.6 92.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

School 4-George Mather Forbes

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
201399.6%0.0%0.0%100.0%99.6%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
2014100.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201599.0%0.0%0.2%99.2%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.4%99.4%
201699.6%0.0%0.0%99.8%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.8%100.0%
201799.5%0.0%0.2%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.8%
201899.8%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.8%100.0%100.0%
201999.7%0.0%0.0%99.7%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.7%100.0%100.0%
202099.2%0.0%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for School 4-George Mather Forbes

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $805 (5.3%) $14,245 (94.7%) $15,050
2020 $681 (4.1%) $15,790 (95.9%) $16,471
2021 $712 (4.5%) $14,943 (95.5%) $15,655
2022 $1,054 (6.3%) $15,776 (93.7%) $16,830
2023 $3,044 (15.4%) $16,774 (84.6%) $19,818

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on School 4-George Mather Forbes

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 2398th of 2413 Elementary schoolsRanks 2419th of 2439 Elementary schools
 0.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (School 4-George Mather Forbes)713
 6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rochester City School District)1915
 4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York)5244.9
 7.1%
3rd Grade Math (School 4-George Mather Forbes)110
 11%
   3rd Grade Math (Rochester City School District)2316.8
 6.2%
   3rd Grade Math (New York)5453.7
 0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (School 4-George Mather Forbes)105.4
 4.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Rochester City School District)1414.3
 0.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4848.8
 0.8%
4th Grade Math (School 4-George Mather Forbes)75.4
 1.6%
   4th Grade Math (Rochester City School District)1412.9
 1.1%
   4th Grade Math (New York)5053.9
 3.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (School 4-George Mather Forbes)618.5
 12.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Rochester City School District)1112.9
 1.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New York)3845.1
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (School 4-George Mather Forbes)37.4
 4.4%
   5th Grade Math (Rochester City School District)1211.3
 0.7%
   5th Grade Math (New York)4649.7
 3.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (School 4-George Mather Forbes)2012.5
 7.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Rochester City School District)1415
 0.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4745.8
 1.2%
6th Grade Math (School 4-George Mather Forbes)44.2
 0.2%
   6th Grade Math (Rochester City School District)1212
 0%
   6th Grade Math (New York)4748.1
 1.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students420276
 34.3%
African American308202
 34.4%
American Indian00
Asian43
 25%
Hispanic7447
 36.5%
Pacific Islander00
White3121
 32.3%
Two or More Races33
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients96%92.8%
 3.2%

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School 4-George Mather Forbes ranks in the bottom 0.8% of New York elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 276 students attended School 4-George Mather Forbes.

Students at School 4-George Mather Forbes are 73% African American, 17% Hispanic, 8% White, 1% Asian, 1% Two or more races.


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