Syracuse City School District
- 725 HARRISON ST
- SYRACUSE, NY 13210
- (315) 435-4161
District Rating (FAQ)
District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 48.3% | 70.8% |
| Dropout Rate | 14.9% | 3.9% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $17,141 | $17,824 |
| Students Per Teacher | 11.9 | 12.6 |
| Number of Schools | 34 | - |
| Number of Students | 20,931 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 1,755 | - |
District Test Scores
NYSTP - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 30.1% | 54.7% | |
| 2009 | 50.0% | 75.8% | |
| 2008 | 43.8% | 70.1% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 28.0% | 59.1% | |
| 2009 | 75.1% | 92.9% | |
| 2008 | 65.9% | 89.9% | |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 27.6% | 56.7% | |
| 2009 | 49.5% | 76.9% | |
| 2008 | 45.2% | 71.1% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 34.8% | 63.8% | |
| 2009 | 61.9% | 87.2% | |
| 2008 | 60.4% | 83.8% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 71.0% | 89.0% | |
| 2009 | 67.0% | 88.0% | |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 21.0% | 52.5% | |
| 2009 | 59.9% | 82.2% | |
| 2008 | 52.4% | 77.6% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 27.6% | 64.6% | |
| 2009 | 61.0% | 88.1% | |
| 2008 | 53.0% | 83.2% | |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 60.0% | 86.0% | |
| 2009 | 61.0% | 86.0% | |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 29.0% | 54.2% | |
| 2009 | 59.5% | 80.9% | |
| 2008 | 40.8% | 66.9% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 26.5% | 61.3% | |
| 2009 | 52.4% | 83.0% | |
| 2008 | 48.9% | 79.4% | |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 20.2% | 50.0% | |
| 2009 | 57.8% | 80.3% | |
| 2008 | 40.1% | 70.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 22.6% | 62.4% | |
| 2009 | 62.0% | 87.3% | |
| 2008 | 40.6% | 78.9% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 24.6% | 51.0% | |
| 2009 | 41.0% | 68.5% | |
| 2008 | 30.8% | 56.1% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 13.4% | 54.8% | |
| 2009 | 35.0% | 80.2% | |
| 2008 | 28.9% | 69.8% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 42.0% | 71.0% | |
| 2009 | 41.0% | 69.0% | |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 27.0% | 69.0% | |
| 2009 | 21.0% | 63.0% | |
Source: NY Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 20,931 | 11.9 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | 1,244 |
| Kindergarten Students | 1,631 |
| 1st Grade Students | 1,613 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 1,640 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 1,615 |
| 4th Grade Students | 1,635 |
| 5th Grade Students | 1,536 |
| 6th Grade Students | 1,429 |
| 7th Grade Students | 1,418 |
| 8th Grade Students | 1,502 |
| 9th Grade Students | 2,015 |
| 10th Grade Students | 1,535 |
| 11th Grade Students | 1,168 |
| 12th Grade Students | 1,040 |
| Ungraded Students | 317 |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 307 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 1,084 |
| Hispanic | 2,409 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 11,397 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 6,123 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 10,868 |
| Female | 10,452 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 1,755 | 11.9 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | 62 | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 106 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 587 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 564 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | 436 | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 855 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 9 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 45 |
| Elementary | 2 |
| Secondary | 42 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 33 |
| Library Support Staff | - |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 1,341 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 20 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 273 |
| School Administrators | 92 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 159 |
| Student Support Services | 139 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 658 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $384,623,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $65,718,000 | 17.1% |
| Parent Government Contributions | $55,128,000 | 14.3% |
| Other School Systems | $276,000 | 0.07% |
| Cities and Counties | $4,326,000 | 1.1% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $18,000 | 0.00% |
| School Lunch | $675,000 | 0.2% |
| District Activity Receipts | $11,000 | 0.00% |
| Rents and Royalties | $224,000 | 0.06% |
| Sale of Property | $36,000 | 0.01% |
| Interest Earnings | $2,574,000 | 0.7% |
| Miscellaneous | $2,450,000 | 0.6% |
| Total State Revenues | $273,406,000 | 71.1% |
| General Formula Assistance | $202,180,000 | 52.6% |
| Special Education Programs | $42,500,000 | 11.0% |
| School Lunch Programs | $301,000 | 0.08% |
| Other Programs | $16,316,000 | 4.2% |
| Non-Specified | $12,109,000 | 3.1% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $45,499,000 | 11.8% |
| Through State - Title I | $14,199,000 | 3.7% |
| Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $5,993,000 | 1.6% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $383,000 | 0.10% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $68,000 | 0.02% |
| Through State - Vocational and Tech Education | $329,000 | 0.09% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $6,503,000 | 1.7% |
| Through State - Other | $2,034,000 | 0.5% |
| Non-Specified | $15,990,000 | 4.2% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $353,885,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $244,644,000 | 69.1% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $100,625,000 | 28.4% |
| Student Support | $12,042,000 | 3.1% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $10,078,000 | 2.6% |
| General Administration Support | $2,439,000 | 0.6% |
| School Administration Support | $17,973,000 | 4.7% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $30,123,000 | 7.8% |
| Student Transportation Support | $14,722,000 | 3.8% |
| Other Support Services | $13,248,000 | 3.4% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $8,616,000 | 2.4% |
| Food Services | $8,616,000 | 2.2% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 48.3% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 856 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | 56 |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 846 | 14.9% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Syracuse City School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 34
- Students: 20,931
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 1,755
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| APPLIED SCIENCE MAGNET AT M L K COMMUNITY SCHOOL | ||||
416 East Raynor Ave
Syracuse, NY Public | KG-5 | 509 | 12.2 | ![]() Review This School |
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| BELLEVUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
530 Stolp Ave
Syracuse, NY Public | KG-5 | 392 | 11.5 | ![]() 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| BELLEVUE MIDDLE SCHOOL ACADEMY AT SHEA | ||||
1607 South Geddes St
Syracuse, NY Public | 6-8 | 324 | 9.8 | ![]() Review This School |
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| BLODGETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
312 Oswego St
Syracuse, NY Public | KG-8 | 473 | 10.3 | ![]() Review This School |
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| CLARY MATH / SCIENCE MAGNET MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
100 Amidon Dr
Syracuse, NY Public | 6-8 | 361 | 9.5 | ![]() Review This School |
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| CORCORAN HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
919 Glenwood Ave
Syracuse, NY Public | 9-12 | 1,448 | 13.9 | ![]() 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| DANFORTH MAGNET MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
309 West Brighton Ave
Syracuse, NY Public | 6-8 | 463 | 9.3 | ![]() Review This School |
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| DELAWARE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
900 South Geddes St
Syracuse, NY Public | KG-5 | 445 | 10.6 | ![]() Review This School |
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| DR. EDWIN E. WEEKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
710 Hawley Ave
Syracuse, NY Public | KG-5 | 757 | 15.5 | ![]() Review This School |
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| EDWARD SMITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1106 Lancaster Ave
Syracuse, NY Public | KG-8 | 695 | 11.2 | ![]() 4 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| ELMWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1728 South Ave
Syracuse, NY Public | KG-5 | 387 | 12.7 | ![]() 3 out of 5 1 Review |
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| EXPEDITIONARY LEARNING MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
4942 South Salina St
Syracuse, NY Public | 6-8 | 116 | 11.6 | ![]() Review This School |
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| FRANKLIN MAGNET SCHOOL - ARTS AND MUSIC | ||||
428 South Alvord St
Syracuse, NY Public | KG-5 | 715 | 13.8 | ![]() 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| FRAZER SCHOOL | ||||
741 Park Ave
Syracuse, NY Public | KG-8 | 794 | 12.5 | ![]() 2.5 out of 5 4 Reviews |
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| GEORGE FOWLER HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
227 Magnolia St
Syracuse, NY Public | 9-12 | 1,214 | 14.6 | ![]() 5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| GRANT MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
2400 Grant Blvd
Syracuse, NY Public | 6-8 | 670 | 11.4 | ![]() Review This School |
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| H.W. SMITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1130 Salt Springs Rd
Syracuse, NY Public | KG-8 | 814 | 13.1 | ![]() Review This School |
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| HENNINGER HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
600 Robinson St
Syracuse, NY Public | 9-12 | 1,648 | 14.4 | ![]() 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| HUGHES ACADEMIC MAGNET SCHOOL | ||||
345 Jamesville Ave
Syracuse, NY Public | KG-6 | 428 | 10.7 | ![]() Review This School |
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| HUNTINGTON SCHOOL | ||||
400 Sunnycrest Rd
Syracuse, NY Public | KG-8 | 831 | 13.0 | ![]() 4.5 out of 5 3 Reviews |
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| INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AT SYRACUSE CENTRAL SCHOOL | ||||
258 East Adams St
Syracuse, NY Public | 9-11 | 273 | 13.0 | ![]() Review This School |
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| LEMOYNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1528 Lemoyne Ave
Syracuse, NY Public | KG-5 | 399 | 12.9 | ![]() 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| LINCOLN MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
1613 James St
Syracuse, NY Public | 6-8 | 420 | 10.6 | ![]() 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| MCKINLEY-BRIGHTON MAGNET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
141 West Newell St
Syracuse, NY Public | KG-5 | 455 | 13.8 | ![]() 5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| MEACHEM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
171 Spaulding Ave
Syracuse, NY Public | KG-5 | 418 | 13.5 | ![]() Review This School |
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| NOTTINGHAM HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
3100 East Genesee St
Syracuse, NY Public | 9-12 | 1,314 | 13.6 | ![]() 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| PORTER SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY & CAREER EXPLORATION | ||||
512 Emerson Ave
Syracuse, NY Public | KG-6 | 530 | 13.3 | ![]() Review This School |
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| PREKINDERGARTEN PROGRAM SCHOOL | ||||
220 West Kennedy St
Syracuse, NY Public | PK | 1,244 | 20.8 | ![]() Review This School |
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| ROBERTS SCHOOL | ||||
715 Glenwood Ave
Syracuse, NY Public | KG-8 | 592 | 11.1 | ![]() Review This School |
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| SALEM HYDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
450 Durston Ave
Syracuse, NY Public | KG-6 | 448 | 12.8 | ![]() Review This School |
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| SEYMOUR MAGNET SCHOOL - INTERNATIONAL HUMANITIES | ||||
108 Shonnard St
Syracuse, NY Public | KG-5 | 429 | 11.3 | ![]() Review This School |
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| T. AARON LEVY MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
Fellows Ave and Harvard Place
Syracuse, NY Public | KG-8 | 367 | 11.5 | ![]() Review This School |
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| VAN DUYN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
401 Loomis Ave
Syracuse, NY Public | KG-5 | 365 | 12.4 | ![]() Review This School |
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| WEBSTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
500 Wadsworth St
Syracuse, NY Public | KG-5 | 582 | 14.4 | ![]() Review This School |
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