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Syracuse City School District

725 Harrison St
Syracuse, NY 13210-2395
(District boundaries shown in map)
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Tel: (315) 435-4161
www.syracusecityschools.com

Top Rankings

Syracuse City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 25 public elementary schools serving 12,697 students in Syracuse City School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in New York.
Public Elementary Schools in Syracuse City School District have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public elementary school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
31 Schools
3,699 Schools
# Students
18,352 Students
1,750,735 Students
# Teachers
1,485 Teachers
152,388 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

District Rank

Syracuse City School District, which is ranked #1002 of all 1,017 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 77% has increased from 64% over five school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
State Average (NY)
#1005 out of 1020 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Syracuse City School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Syracuse City School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
19%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Syracuse City School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
46%
78%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Syracuse City School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
77%
87%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Syracuse City School District and public school graduation rate of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.71
0.72
# American Indian Students
245 Students
13,468 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
1,282 Students
173,437 Students
% Asian Students
7%
10%
# Hispanic Students
2,730 Students
517,152 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
29%
# Black Students
8,696 Students
284,563 Students
% Black Students
47%
16%
# White Students
3,804 Students
695,305 Students
% White Students
21%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
19 Students
3,928 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,572 Students
63,035 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
926
58,548
# Students in K Grade:
1,267
168,620
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,351
178,905
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,257
175,989
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,252
178,881
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,265
179,134
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,353
182,604
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,273
183,404
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,265
160,947
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,372
162,602
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,412
25,962
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,381
24,346
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,309
22,367
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,427
21,784
# Ungraded Students:
242
26,642

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $28,673 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,353. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $29,601 is less than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
This State (NY)
Total Revenue
$526 MM
$78,541 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Syracuse City School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in New York by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$543 MM
$80,737 MM
This chart displays total spending of Syracuse City School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in New York by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$28,673
$31,353
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Syracuse City School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in New York by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$29,601
$32,230
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Syracuse City School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in New York by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Syracuse City School District Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Syracuse Latin School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
345 Jamesville Ave
Syracuse, NY 13210
(315) 435-4606
Grades: PK-8
| 642 students
Rank: #22.
Expeditionary Learning Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4942 S Salina St
Syracuse, NY 13205
(315) 435-6416
Grades: 6-8
| 170 students
Rank: #33.
Lemoyne Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1528 Lemoyne Ave
Syracuse, NY 13208
(315) 435-4590
Grades: PK-5
| 351 students
Rank: #44.
Edward Smith K-8 School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1106 Lancaster Ave
Syracuse, NY 13210
(315) 435-4650
Grades: PK-8
| 710 students
Rank: #55.
Huntington K-8 School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Sunnycrest Rd
Syracuse, NY 13206
(315) 435-4565
Grades: PK-8
| 889 students
Rank: #66.
Salem Hyde Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
450 Durston Ave
Syracuse, NY 13203
(315) 435-4570
Grades: PK-7
| 482 students
Rank: #77.
Grant Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2400 Grant Blvd
Syracuse, NY 13208
(315) 435-4433
Grades: 6-8
| 608 students
Rank: #88.
Porter Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
512 Emerson Ave
Syracuse, NY 13204
(315) 435-4625
Grades: PK-5
| 299 students
Rank: #99.
Franklin Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
428 S Alvord St
Syracuse, NY 13208
(315) 435-4550
Grades: PK-6
| 667 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Bellevue Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
530 Stolp Ave
Syracuse, NY 13207
(315) 435-4520
Grades: PK-5
| 389 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Van Duyn Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
401 Loomis Ave
Syracuse, NY 13207
(315) 435-4660
Grades: PK-5
| 357 students
Rank: #1212.
Hurlbut W Smith K-8 School
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1130 Salt Springs Rd
Syracuse, NY 13224
(315) 435-4490
Grades: PK-8
| 776 students
Rank: #1313.
Webster Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Wadsworth St
Syracuse, NY 13208
(315) 435-4670
Grades: PK-5
| 609 students
Rank: #1414.
Frazer K-8 School
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
741 Park Ave
Syracuse, NY 13204
(315) 435-4555
Grades: PK-8
| 770 students
Rank: #1515.
Lincoln Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1613 James St
Syracuse, NY 13203
(315) 435-4450
Grades: 6-8
| 508 students
Rank: #1616.
Clary Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Amidon Dr
Syracuse, NY 13205
(315) 435-4411
Grades: 6-8
| 275 students
Rank: #1717.
Mckinley-brighton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
141 W Newell St
Syracuse, NY 13205
(315) 435-4605
Grades: PK-5
| 451 students
Rank: #1818.
Roberts K-8 School
Magnet School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
715 Glenwood Ave
Syracuse, NY 13207
(315) 435-4635
Grades: PK-8
| 615 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Meachem Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
171 Spaulding Ave
Syracuse, NY 13205
(315) 435-4610
Grades: PK-5
| 333 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Steam At Dr King Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
416 E Raynor Ave
Syracuse, NY 13202
(315) 435-4580
Grades: PK-5
| 447 students
Rank: #2121.
Syracuse Stem At Blodgett
Magnet School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
312 Oswego St
Syracuse, NY 13204
(315) 435-4386
Grades: 6-8
| 369 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Brighton Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1607 S Geddes St
Syracuse, NY 13207
(315) 435-4535
Grades: 6-8
| 342 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Dr Weeks Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
710 Hawley Ave
Syracuse, NY 13203
(315) 435-4097
Grades: PK-5
| 714 students
Rank: #2424.
Delaware Primary School
Magnet School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 3%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
900 S Geddes St
Syracuse, NY 13204
(315) 435-4540
Grades: PK-5
| 451 students
Rank: #2525.
Seymour Dual Language Academy
Magnet School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 2%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
108 Shonnard St
Syracuse, NY 13204
(315) 435-4645
Grades: PK-5
| 473 students

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 31 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 18,352 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : 77% (Btm 50% in NY)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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