The Deeper Meaning of Literacy Levels in Rochester Communitites

Authors

• Sabrina Burker, St. John Fisher University

Document Type

Poster Presentation

Publication Date

4-17-2026

Keywords

fsc2026

Abstract

Throughout time, deeply rooted historical decisions and policies have created educational gaps between suburban, rural, and urban schools. Literacy has been a rising problem in the educational field, whether it is reading, writing, or vocabulary. In this project, I examine the major literacy disparaties/gap between local Rochester schools, James Monroe High School (urban) (LOWlevel of reading proficiency) and Victor High School (suburban) (HIGH level of reading proficiency). The question is, what caused this gap? Is it the resources they have available? Is it the funding each school gets? In partnership with Professor Maylin Harter for my Education 415 Class, I administered a survey to the students that asked them a series of questions on how they felt about reading. I used that data in combination with US News Statistics on each school and dived into why there are these gaps and how the students feel about it.

Comments

Poster presented at the 2026 Fisher Showcase, St. John Fisher University, April 17, 2026.

Publication Information

Burker, Sabrina, "The Deeper Meaning of Literacy Levels in Rochester Communitites" (2026). Fisher Showcase 2026. Paper 220.
https://fisherpub.sjf.edu/fsc2026/220

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