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North Syracuse Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 7,704 students in North Syracuse Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in North Syracuse Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
11 Schools
4,818 Schools
# Students
7,704 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
650 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
North Syracuse Central School District, which is ranked #615 of all 1,015 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has decreased from 89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#620 out of 1020 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
78%
Graduation Rate
87%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.41
0.72
# American Indian Students
38 Students
18,867 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
418 Students
254,462 Students
% Asian Students
5%
10%
# Hispanic Students
437 Students
757,452 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
30%
# Black Students
401 Students
389,125 Students
% Black Students
5%
16%
# White Students
5,844 Students
995,067 Students
% White Students
76%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
5,556 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
559 Students
87,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
219
62,556
# Students in K Grade:
534
171,540
# Students in 1st Grade:
571
177,074
# Students in 2nd Grade:
560
181,096
# Students in 3rd Grade:
564
177,104
# Students in 4th Grade:
572
180,516
# Students in 5th Grade:
543
181,163
# Students in 6th Grade:
577
184,038
# Students in 7th Grade:
596
185,375
# Students in 8th Grade:
571
188,665
# Students in 9th Grade:
632
205,039
# Students in 10th Grade:
574
201,456
# Students in 11th Grade:
564
191,213
# Students in 12th Grade:
586
185,905
# Ungraded Students:
41
35,972
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,074 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,307. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,338 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$186 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$188 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,074
$31,307
Spending / Student
$24,338
$32,183
Best North Syracuse Central School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cicero-north Syracuse High School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6002 Rt 31
Cicero, NY 13039
(315) 218-4002
Cicero, NY 13039
(315) 218-4002
Grades: 10-12
| 1,745 students
Rank: #22.
Gillette Road Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6150 S Bay Rd
Cicero, NY 13039
(315) 218-3000
Cicero, NY 13039
(315) 218-3000
Grades: 5-7
| 1,025 students
Rank: #33.
Cicero Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5979 Rt 31
Cicero, NY 13039
(315) 218-2500
Cicero, NY 13039
(315) 218-2500
Grades: K-4
| 522 students
Rank: #44.
Lakeshore Road Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7180 Lakeshore Rd
Cicero, NY 13039
(315) 218-2600
Cicero, NY 13039
(315) 218-2600
Grades: K-4
| 432 students
Rank: #55.
Allen Road Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
803 Allen Rd
Syracuse, NY 13212
(315) 218-2300
Syracuse, NY 13212
(315) 218-2300
Grades: K-4
| 325 students
Rank: #66.
Karl W Saile Bear Road Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5590 Bear Rd
Syracuse, NY 13212
(315) 218-2400
Syracuse, NY 13212
(315) 218-2400
Grades: K-4
| 529 students
Rank: #77.
Smith Road Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5959 Smith Rd
Syracuse, NY 13212
(315) 218-2800
Syracuse, NY 13212
(315) 218-2800
Grades: K-4
| 564 students
Rank: #88.
North Syracuse Junior High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5353 W Taft Rd
Syracuse, NY 13212
(315) 218-3600
Syracuse, NY 13212
(315) 218-3600
Grades: 8-9
| 1,208 students
Rank: #99.
Roxboro Road Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 Bernard St
Syracuse, NY 13211
(315) 218-3300
Syracuse, NY 13211
(315) 218-3300
Grades: 5-7
| 705 students
Rank: #1010.
Roxboro Road Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
200 Bernard St
Syracuse, NY 13211
(315) 218-2700
Syracuse, NY 13211
(315) 218-2700
Grades: K-4
| 430 students
Rank: n/an/a
205 S Main St
Syracuse, NY 13212
(315) 218-2200
Syracuse, NY 13212
(315) 218-2200
Grades: PK
| 219 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to North Syracuse Central School District?
North Syracuse Central School District manages 11 public schools serving 7,704 students.
What is the rank of North Syracuse Central School District?
North Syracuse Central School District is ranked #615 out of 1,015 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in North Syracuse Central School District?
76% of North Syracuse Central School District students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of North Syracuse Central School District?
North Syracuse Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is North Syracuse Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,338 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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