The top reported proficiency rate is 79% in Science. The lowest is 54% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Churchville Elementary School
Churchville Elementary School is a public school serving early-grade learners from pre-kindergarten through fourth grade in a small residential village about a short drive west of Rochester. The school enrolls about four hundred students, drawn from a population that is mostly white, with meaningful representation of Hispanic, Black, and multiracial families; about two out of five students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating moderate economic diversity.
The school's recent state testing shows mixed results. In math, third-graders reached proficiency at a rate around the midpoint for their grade, while fourth-graders performed somewhat higher. English language arts proficiency in third grade fell noticeably below math, while fourth-grade ELA aligned more closely with math gains. Science results from a recent year showed stronger performance. On balance, the school's overall proficiency rate sits above the midpoint when compared against other districts in Monroe County, but parents should recognize that in ELA especially, a meaningful share of students are not yet meeting grade-level standards. A parent may want to look into further with the school what supports it offers for students working toward proficiency, particularly in literacy.
Churchville Elementary sits within Churchville-Chili Central School District, a district that has undertaken sustained capital investment. In early 2026 voters approved a dedicated capital project targeting the three elementary schools, focusing on classroom renovations and upgrades to heating and cooling systems to meet current health standards, funded through state aid rather than local tax increases. The district has also established a new long-term capital reserve to fund future facility improvements. Over the past several years the district's operating budget has grown steadily, with annual property tax increases kept within state limits. These decisions suggest a district committed to physical school conditions and long-term financial planning.
The school's setting is pedestrian-friendly. Churchville is a compact village with walkable downtown streets, low-density residential neighborhoods, and a mix of older Victorian homes and newer subdivisions. Housing values have risen modestly, and the market is active with new construction ranging across price points. The area is a bedroom community where working families commute primarily to Rochester, about a short drive away. Public transit through the regional bus system exists but offers limited fixed-route service, so most families rely on cars. Municipal electricity costs are comparatively low because the Town of Riga has no property tax.
The school serves its immediate community without specialized programs or a choice-based enrollment model; it is a neighborhood school in the traditional sense. State testing data was available only for grades three and four. No enrollment counts for students with disabilities or English learners were reported, making it unclear whether the school serves populations that might benefit from targeted language or special-education services. The school website was not accessible in the data provided, so a parent seeking program details, enrichment activities, or information about family involvement would need to contact the school directly.
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