James A. Shea Middle School serves 430 students in grades 6-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was higher than 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 6-8
Total Students
430 students
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
29%
30%
Black
53%
16%
White
17%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend James A. Shea Middle School?
430 students attend James A. Shea Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of James A. Shea Middle School students are Black, 29% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James A. Shea Middle School?
James A. Shea Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does James A. Shea Middle School offer ?
James A. Shea Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is James A. Shea Middle School part of?
James A. Shea Middle School is part of Syracuse City School District.
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