Serving 608 students in grades 6-8, Grant Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 608 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Grant Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Grant Middle School's student population of 608 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
608 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Grant Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grant Middle School is 0.77, which is more 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
#4173 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
21%
10%
Hispanic
11%
29%
Black
35%
16%
White
22%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grant Middle School's ranking?
Grant Middle School is ranked #4173 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Grant Middle School often compared to?
Grant Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Donald S Ray School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Grant Middle School?
608 students attend Grant Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Grant Middle School students are Black, 22% of students are White, 21% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grant Middle School?
Grant Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Grant Middle School offer ?
Grant Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Grant Middle School part of?
Grant Middle School is part of Syracuse City School District.
In what neighborhood is Grant Middle School located?
Grant Middle School is located in the Northside neighborhood of Syracuse, NY. There are 6 other public schools located in Northside.
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