East Lower School
Rochester, NY · Rochester City School District · Grades 6-8
768th of 781 New York middle schools statewide · better than 2%· Stable
East Lower School ranking
SchoolRow ranks East Lower School 768th of 781 New York middle schools for 2024–25, based on NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate English and Math results — better than 2% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 1th in 2019 to 2th in 2025.
East Lower School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
East Lower School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 363 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2015
| Group | Trend | 2015 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 53.9% | 52.3% | ▼ 1.6 pts | |
| Hispanic | 30.7% | 38.8% | ▲ 8.1 pts | |
| White | 10.9% | 5.5% | ▼ 5.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.5% | 1.9% | ▲ 1.4 pts | |
| Asian | 3.4% | 1.4% | ▼ 2.0 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.7% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.7 pts |
Homes near East Lower School
Typical home value $210K in zip 14609 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near East Lower School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1Northwest College Preparatory High SchoolRochester City School District · 1.5 mi away781st of 781
ELA 6% · Math 5% - –Monroe Lower SchoolRochester City School District · 1.9 mi away
- 8Twelve Corners Middle SchoolBrighton Central School District · 2.3 mi away181st of 781
ELA 71% · Math 70% - 3East Irondequoit Middle SchoolEast Irondequoit Central School District · 2.3 mi away579th of 781
ELA 38% · Math 43% - –Franklin Lower SchoolRochester City School District · 2.7 mi away
- –Dr. Alice Holloway Young School of ExcellenceRochester City School District · 2.7 mi away
- 7Rogers Middle SchoolWest Irondequoit Central School District · 3.7 mi away272nd of 781
ELA 60% · Math 65% - 8Bay Trail Middle SchoolPenfield Central School District · 4 mi away173rd of 781
ELA 67% · Math 75%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is East Lower School in?
East Lower School is part of the Rochester City School District district in Rochester, New York.
Is East Lower School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks East Lower School 768th of 781 New York middle schools (better than 2% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of East Lower School?
Black 52%, Hispanic 39%, White 6%, Two or more races 2% (363 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near East Lower School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 14609 is $210K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.