Serving 463 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Monica B Leary Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher 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 47% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 463 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Monica B Leary Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Monica B Leary Elementary School's student population of 463 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
463 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Monica B Leary Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Monica B Leary Elementary School is 0.64, 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
#884 out of 4377 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
27%
10%
Hispanic
5%
30%
Black
7%
16%
White
53%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Monica B Leary Elementary School's ranking?
Monica B Leary Elementary School is ranked #884 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Monica B Leary Elementary School?
463 students attend Monica B Leary Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Monica B Leary Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Monica B Leary Elementary School?
Monica B Leary Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Monica B Leary Elementary School offer ?
Monica B Leary Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Monica B Leary Elementary School part of?
Monica B Leary Elementary School is part of Rush-Henrietta Central School District.
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