Blodgett K-8 School serves 449 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 12% (which was lower than the New York state average of 67%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 9% (which was lower than the New York state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 83% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
449 students
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)12%
67%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)9%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
36%
29%
Black
43%
16%
White
17%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 67% NY state average), while 9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% NY state average).
How many students attend Blodgett K-8 School?
449 students attend Blodgett K-8 School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Blodgett K-8 School students are Black, 36% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Blodgett K-8 School?
Blodgett K-8 School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Blodgett K-8 School offer ?
Blodgett K-8 School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Blodgett K-8 School part of?
Blodgett K-8 School is part of Syracuse City School District.
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