Is Middle School At Syracuse a good school?

Yes. Middle School At Syracuse ranks in the top 9.0% of Nebraska middle schools.

How many students attend Middle School At Syracuse?

In the 2023-24 school year, 294 students attended Middle School At Syracuse.

What is the racial makeup of Middle School At Syracuse?

Students at Middle School At Syracuse are 92% White, 4% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

What high school do graduates of Middle School At Syracuse attend?

Students who attend Middle School At Syracuse usually go on to attend High School At Syracuse

Middle School At Syracuse

Summary:

Middle School At Syracuse is a public middle school in Syracuse, Nebraska, serving 305 students in grades 4-8 and part of the Syracuse-Dunbar-Avoca Schools district, which is ranked 15th out of 182 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating.

Middle School At Syracuse consistently ranks among the top 30 middle schools in Nebraska, with a current ranking of 18 out of 200 schools for the 2023-2024 school year. The school's test scores are significantly higher than the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with many grades achieving over 80% proficiency in English Language Arts and Mathematics. For example, in 2023-2024, 90% of 8th-grade students were proficient or better in NSCAS/English Language Arts and NSCAS/Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 62.77% and 56.56%, respectively. The school also performs exceptionally well across different student subgroups, including female students, male students, and white students, consistently ranking in the top 30-40 middle schools in Nebraska for these groups. Additionally, the school's performance for low socioeconomic status (SES) students is noteworthy, ranking 37th out of 144 Nebraska middle schools in 2022-2023, with a 4-star rating.

Middle School At Syracuse significantly outperforms the nearby Nebraska City Middle School and Weeping Water Middle School in academic achievement, with higher test scores and rankings. However, the school's performance is more comparable to Johnson County Central Middle School and Palmyra Middle School, which are also high-performing middle schools in the region. This sustained excellence suggests a strong educational program, dedicated faculty, and a supportive school community.

Detail:

Public 4-8

1430 Education Drive
Syracuse, NE 68446

(402) 269-2388

District: Syracuse-Dunbar-Avoca Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
18^th of 200 Nebraska Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,044

Students who attend Middle School At Syracuse usually attend:

High:

High School At Syracuse

Feeder schools for Middle School At Syracuse:

Elementary:

Elementary School At Syracuse

Student/teacher ratio: 13.9

Number of students: 294

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.2%

Two or more races:

4.4%

Hispanic:

2.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 19.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Middle School At Syracuse ranks better than 95.1% of elementary schools in Nebraska. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.38. (See more...)

Compare Details Middle School At Syracuse ranks better than 91% of middle schools in Nebraska. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 83.42. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92.2%), two or more races (4.4%), Hispanic (2.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 19.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Middle School At Syracuse is 13.9. (See more...)

Compare Middle School At Syracuse employs 21 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Middle School At Syracuse is $14,044.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Middle School At Syracuse:

SchoolDigger ranks Middle School At Syracuse 21^st of 428 Nebraska public elementary schools. (See Middle School At Syracuse in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Middle School At Syracuse 18^th of 200 Nebraska public middle schools. (See Middle School At Syracuse in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Syracuse-Dunbar-Avoca Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Syracuse-Dunbar-Avoca Schools 15^th of 182 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Middle School At Syracuse

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2011	45.83	277^th	473	41.4%
2012	56.34	214^th	480	55.4%
2013	73.44	86^th	485	82.3%
2014	67.30	127^th	483	73.7%
2015	65.18	155^th	488	68.2%
2016	54.17	224^th	480	53.3%
2017	64.82	154^th	459	66.4%
2018	66.27	136^th	450	69.8%
2019	79.71	71^st	452	84.3%
2021	75.44	84^th	442	81.0%
2022	81.17	65^th	457	85.8%
2023	84.86	44^th	459	90.4%
2024	89.38	21^st	428	95.1%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Middle School At Syracuse

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	81.13	32^nd	281	88.6%
2019	87.99	11^th	298	96.3%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Middle School At Syracuse

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	50.38	172^nd	341	49.6%
2019	64.84	114^th	349	67.3%
2021	67.61	93^rd	318	70.8%
2022	76.04	63^rd	337	81.3%
2023	86.84	28^th	349	92.0%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Middle School At Syracuse

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	72.61	70^th	347	79.8%
2019	86.19	35^th	367	90.5%
2021	69.99	77^th	328	76.5%
2022	79.98	49^th	356	86.2%
2023	81.55	54^th	366	85.2%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Middle School At Syracuse

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	53.91	166^th	391	57.5%
2019	71.08	86^th	391	78.0%
2021	66.69	94^th	368	74.5%
2022	73.11	78^th	388	79.9%
2023	81.57	47^th	385	87.8%
2024	85.65	20^th	261	92.3%

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Data source: test scores: Nebraska Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Middle School At Syracuse

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Rank History for all middle school students at Middle School At Syracuse

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2011	80.34	27^th	246	89.0%
2012	81.38	21^st	255	91.8%
2013	86.52	12^th	248	95.2%
2014	83.74	19^th	252	92.5%
2015	77.74	30^th	256	88.3%
2016	66.43	71^st	255	72.2%
2017	67.36	69^th	236	70.8%
2018	64.57	73^rd	225	67.6%
2019	66.63	65^th	247	73.7%
2021	76.81	31^st	223	86.1%
2022	78.90	30^th	249	88.0%
2023	76.84	38^th	238	84.0%
2024	83.42	18^th	200	91.0%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Middle School At Syracuse

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	71.29	27^th	120	77.5%
2019	51.14	65^th	123	47.2%
2023	68.18	37^th	144	74.3%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Middle School At Syracuse

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	59.43	54^th	147	63.3%
2019	49.01	82^nd	156	47.4%
2021	67.41	37^th	137	73.0%
2022	73.29	28^th	150	81.3%
2023	75.50	30^th	146	79.5%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Middle School At Syracuse

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	66.57	47^th	141	66.7%
2019	77.58	21^st	153	86.3%
2021	75.91	20^th	144	86.1%
2022	79.25	20^th	160	87.5%
2023	75.94	32^nd	156	79.5%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Middle School At Syracuse

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	58.59	78^th	203	61.6%
2019	57.78	87^th	222	60.8%
2021	71.56	38^th	204	81.4%
2022	73.72	40^th	234	82.9%
2023	70.26	54^th	217	75.1%
2024	79.40	21^st	141	85.1%

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Data source: test scores: Nebraska Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Middle School At Syracuse

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2011	264	1	0	6	0	0	271
2012	264	0	0	7	0	0	271
2013	248	0	0	7	0	1	256
2014	239	0	0	11	0	0	250
2015	245	0	0	11	0	0	256
2016	253	0	0	11	0	1	265
2017	251	0	0	10	0	3	264
2018	251	1	0	7	0	2	261
2019	264	2	0	8	1	2	277
2020	274	3	0	9	1	6	293
2021	268	3	1	12	1	6	291
2022	285	3	1	10	1	11	311
2023	284	2	1	6	1	11	305
2024	271	2	1	7	0	13	294

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Middle School At Syracuse

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	271	19.1	14.1	25.8
2012	271	18.3	14.7	24.4
2013	256	17.5	14.5	23.4
2014	250	18.0	13.8	25.2
2015	256	19.0	13.4	28.5
2016	265	20.0	13.2	28.7
2017	264	20.2	13.0	30.3
2018	261	20.2	12.8	28
2019	277	20.3	13.5	30.3
2020	293	21.5	13.6	29.7
2021	291	21.5	13.5	28.9
2022	311	21.3	14.5	21.5
2023	305	21.2	14.3	19
2024	294	21.0	13.9	19.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Middle School At Syracuse

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	271	19.1	14.1	25.8
2012	271	18.3	14.7	24.4
2013	256	17.5	14.5	23.4
2014	250	18.0	13.8	25.2
2015	256	19.0	13.4	28.5
2016	265	20.0	13.2	28.7
2017	264	20.2	13.0	30.3
2018	261	20.2	12.8	28
2019	277	20.3	13.5	30.3
2020	293	21.5	13.6	29.7
2021	291	21.5	13.5	28.9
2022	311	21.3	14.5	21.5
2023	305	21.2	14.3	19
2024	294	21.0	13.9	19.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Middle School At Syracuse

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$142 (1.3%)	$9,565 (88.1%)	$10,855
2020	$331 (2.8%)	$9,860 (82.8%)	$11,902
2021	$333 (2.6%)	$10,662 (83.1%)	$12,833
2022	$366 (3.0%)	$10,168 (83.1%)	$12,234
2023	$417 (3.0%)	$11,413 (81.3%)	$14,044

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Middle School At Syracuse

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 71^st of 452 Elementary schools	Ranks 44^th of 459 Elementary schools	6.1%
Ranks 65^th of 247 Middle schools	Ranks 38^th of 238 Middle schools	10.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
4th Grade English Language Arts (Middle School At Syracuse)	60	66	6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Syracuse-Dunbar-Avoca Schools)	60	66	6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	58	55	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Middle School At Syracuse)	55	79	24%
4th Grade Mathematics (Syracuse-Dunbar-Avoca Schools)	55	79	24%
4th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	51	58	7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Middle School At Syracuse)	70	91	21%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Syracuse-Dunbar-Avoca Schools)	70	91	21%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	48	56	8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Middle School At Syracuse)	85	94	9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Syracuse-Dunbar-Avoca Schools)	85	94	9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	54	65	11%
5th Grade Science (Middle School At Syracuse)	91	97	6%
5th Grade Science (Syracuse-Dunbar-Avoca Schools)	91	97	6%
5th Grade Science (Nebraska)	68	76	8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Middle School At Syracuse)	63	62	1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Syracuse-Dunbar-Avoca Schools)	63	62	1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	49	55	6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Middle School At Syracuse)	80	88	8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Syracuse-Dunbar-Avoca Schools)	80	88	8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	55	57	2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Middle School At Syracuse)	49	64	15%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Syracuse-Dunbar-Avoca Schools)	49	64	15%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	49	54	5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Middle School At Syracuse)	44	84	40%
7th Grade Mathematics (Syracuse-Dunbar-Avoca Schools)	44	84	40%
7th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	48	66	18%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Middle School At Syracuse)	59	75	16%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Syracuse-Dunbar-Avoca Schools)	59	75	16%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	50	62	12%
8th Grade Mathematics (Middle School At Syracuse)	54	84	30%
8th Grade Mathematics (Syracuse-Dunbar-Avoca Schools)	54	84	30%
8th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	47	61	14%
8th Grade Science (Middle School At Syracuse)	77	74	3%
8th Grade Science (Syracuse-Dunbar-Avoca Schools)	77	74	3%
8th Grade Science (Nebraska)	62	64	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	277	305	10.1%
African American	2	2
American Indian	1	1
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	8	6	25%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	264	284	7.6%
Two or More Races	2	11	450%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	30.3%	19%	11.3%

Schools Near Middle School At Syracuse

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Middle School At Syracuse	Public	4-8	1430 Education Drive	Syracuse	68446	Otoe County	Syracuse-Dunbar-Avoca Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 269-2388	294	21	13.9	19.7%	271 (92.2%)	2 (0.7%)	7 (2.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.4%)	83.4	18^th of 200 public middle schools	91.0%		76.8	38^th of 238 public middle schools	84.0%	20	$14,044	$417	$11,413
Johnson County Central Middle School	Public	6-8	407 N 1st St	Cook	68392	Johnson County	Johnson County Central Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 864-4181	120	10	12.0	51.7%	87 (72.5%)	2 (1.7%)	26 (21.7%)	3 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	1 (0.8%)	53.2	112^th of 200 public middle schools	44.0%		63.4	89^th of 238 public middle schools	62.6%	23	$17,953	$267	$13,926
Palmyra Middle School	Public	6-8	425 F St	Palmyra	68418	Otoe County	Palmyra District O R 1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(402) 780-5327	149	1	149.0	19.5%	145 (97.3%)	2 (1.3%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	58.6	95^th of 200 public middle schools	52.5%		48.1	137^th of 238 public middle schools	42.4%	42	$3,176	$148	$1,592
Weeping Water Middle School	Public	6-8	204 West O	Weeping Water	68463	Cass County	Weeping Water Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 267-2445	47	6	8.1	23.4%	42 (89.4%)	2 (4.3%)	1 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.3%)	26.7	163^rd of 200 public middle schools	18.5%		36.3	169^th of 238 public middle schools	29.0%	6	$8,411	$46	$4,601
Nebraska City Middle School	Public	6-8	909 1st Corso	Nebraska City	68410	Otoe County	Nebraska City Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 873-5591	306	22	13.7	52.9%	227 (74.2%)	1 (0.3%)	68 (22.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.9%)	15.1	179^th of 200 public middle schools	10.5%		11.9	216^th of 238 public middle schools	9.2%	37	$13,345	$749	$10,723

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