How many students attend North Syracuse Junior High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,208 students attended North Syracuse Junior High School.

What is the racial makeup of North Syracuse Junior High School?

Students at North Syracuse Junior High School are 75% White, 7% Two or more races, 6% African American, 6% Hispanic, 5% Asian.

North Syracuse Junior High School

Summary:

North Syracuse Junior High School is a public secondary school serving grades 8-9 in the North Syracuse Central School District, with an enrollment of 1,272 students. While the school generally outperforms the district and state on standardized tests, it faces some concerning challenges, including declining proficiency in ELA and math, high chronic absenteeism, and a growing population of economically disadvantaged students.

One of the school's key strengths is its performance in STEM subjects, with students exceeding district and state averages on Regents exams in Geometry, Earth Science, Physics, and Algebra I. However, the school's proficiency rates in 8th grade ELA and math have been declining in recent years, falling below the state average. Interestingly, the nearby Theodore R Durgee Junior High School in the Baldwinsville Central School District has similar demographics but lower proficiency rates, particularly in math and science.

Another area of concern for North Syracuse Junior High School is the increasing rate of chronic absenteeism, which has risen from 24.3% in 2022-2023 to 34.1% in the most recent year, significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch has increased from 36.52% in 2020-2021 to 49.21% in 2022-2023, indicating a growing population of economically disadvantaged students, which may contribute to the school's challenges with attendance and academic performance.

Detail:

Public, Alternative 8-9

5353 W Taft Rd
North Syracuse, NY 13212-2799

(315) 218-3600

District: North Syracuse Central School District

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,749

Student/teacher ratio: 10.9

Number of students: 1,208

Racial breakdown:

White:

74.8%

Two or more races:

7.5%

African American:

6.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 46.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details North Syracuse Junior High School ranks better than 63% of middle schools in New York. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.95. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at North Syracuse Junior High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

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 (74.8%), two or more races (7.5%), African American (6.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 46.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at North Syracuse Junior High School is 10.9. (See more...)

Compare North Syracuse Junior High School employs 110.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Syracuse Junior High School is $14,749.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

North Syracuse Junior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks North Syracuse Junior High School 557^th of 1504 New York public middle schools. (See North Syracuse Junior High School in the ranking list.)

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North Syracuse Central School District:

SchoolDigger ranks North Syracuse Central School District 606^th of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at North Syracuse Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2006	60.89	488^th	1095	55.4%
2007	68.97	397^th	1123	64.6%
2008	71.96	374^th	1185	68.4%
2009	69.36	453^rd	1224	63.0%
2010	72.61	363^rd	1243	70.8%
2011	66.13	483^rd	1295	62.7%
2012	66.88	471^st	1337	64.8%
2013	64.02	421^st	1373	69.3%
2014	52.76	591^st	1401	57.8%
2015	51.03	640^th	1407	54.5%
2016	41.67	820^th	1429	42.6%
2017	39.45	876^th	1455	39.8%
2018	37.34	908^th	1438	36.9%
2021	33.88	852^nd	1242	31.4%
2022	48.00	726^th	1479	50.9%
2023	49.10	735^th	1500	51.0%
2024	58.95	557^th	1504	63.0%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at North Syracuse Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	26.06	82^nd	107	23.4%
2021	32.66	60^th	95	36.8%
2022	41.33	110^th	190	42.1%
2023	33.20	139^th	208	33.2%
2024	42.60	117^th	220	46.8%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at North Syracuse Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	34.69	397^th	591	32.8%
2024	44.87	273^rd	615	55.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at North Syracuse Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	41.94	625^th	1170	46.6%
2021	29.34	386^th	522	26.1%
2022	41.40	671^st	1283	47.7%
2023	49.28	529^th	1307	59.5%
2024	30.07	968^th	1303	25.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at North Syracuse Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	29.07	959^th	1245	23.0%
2021	22.97	808^th	935	13.6%
2022	30.05	977^th	1306	25.2%
2023	40.48	755^th	1288	41.4%
2024	51.53	557^th	1296	57.0%

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Rank History for Homeless students at North Syracuse Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	46.40	267^th	543	50.8%
2024	16.29	559^th	594	5.9%

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Rank History for Female students at North Syracuse Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	36.40	905^th	1353	33.1%
2021	31.19	787^th	1066	26.2%
2022	50.91	681^st	1454	53.2%
2024	57.60	577^th	1465	60.6%

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Rank History for Male students at North Syracuse Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	38.80	835^th	1352	38.2%
2021	35.43	706^th	1071	34.1%
2022	44.50	762^nd	1455	47.6%
2023	50.82	673^rd	1464	54.0%
2024	59.75	511^th	1464	65.1%

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Rank History for Asian students at North Syracuse Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	6.61	223^rd	236	5.5%
2022	29.85	294^th	381	22.8%

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Rank History for African American students at North Syracuse Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	27.45	524^th	663	21.0%
2022	21.36	606^th	706	14.2%
2024	52.45	284^th	705	59.7%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at North Syracuse Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	34.80	546^th	810	32.6%
2021	59.42	126^th	449	71.9%
2022	41.85	503^rd	914	45.0%
2024	38.37	587^th	953	38.4%

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Rank History for White students at North Syracuse Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	30.73	574^th	763	24.8%
2021	27.92	484^th	614	21.2%
2022	39.22	454^th	748	39.3%
2023	40.24	478^th	772	38.1%
2024	55.29	343^rd	778	55.9%

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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, 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: NY State Education Department

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Enrollment information for North Syracuse Junior High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	1295	33	13	8	21	n/a	n/a	0	1370
1990	1311	30	10	5	16	n/a	n/a	0	1372
1991	1322	29	9	4	12	n/a	n/a	0	1376
1992	1396	29	13	7	6	n/a	n/a	0	1451
1993	1361	41	12	8	10	n/a	n/a	0	1432
1994	1394	44	12	7	7	n/a	n/a	0	1464
1995	1504	31	16	8	10	n/a	n/a	0	1569
1996	1504	31	16	8	10	n/a	n/a	0	1569
1997	1550	39	20	13	15	n/a	n/a	0	1637
1998	1562	47	23	15	22	n/a	n/a	0	1669
1999	1581	43	18	12	22	n/a	n/a	0	1676
2000	1577	42	30	14	27	n/a	n/a	0	1690
2001	1587	49	34	14	15	n/a	n/a	0	1699
2002	1586	45	32	8	14	n/a	n/a	0	1685
2003	1586	45	32	8	14	n/a	n/a	0	1685
2004	1628	55	26	10	20	n/a	n/a	0	1739
2005	1705	58	25	18	28	n/a	n/a	0	1834
2006	1612	64	28	21	23	n/a	n/a	0	1748
2007	1521	69	30	30	24	n/a	n/a	0	1674
2008	1470	76	29	27	26	n/a	n/a	0	1628
2009	1518	85	26	18	16	n/a	n/a	0	1663
2010	1483	85	20	22	15	n/a	n/a	0	1625
2011	1351	75	21	28	21	0	31	0	1527
2012	1244	76	23	26	19	0	35	0	1423
2013	1304	61	23	35	13	0	47	0	1483
2014	1307	67	21	33	7	0	53	0	1488
2015	1257	63	24	42	14	0	54	0	1454
2016	1188	68	27	55	17	0	56	0	1411
2017	1113	62	34	46	11	0	57	0	1323
2018	1088	64	33	68	7	0	80	0	1340
2019	1049	63	31	77	5	0	83	0	1308
2020	1074	56	49	54	7	0	82	0	1322
2021	1033	57	57	57	5	0	89	0	1298
2022	992	65	42	63	6	0	82	1	1251
2023	983	70	55	76	4	0	83	1	1272
2024	904	76	59	73	5	0	90	1	1208

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 North Syracuse Junior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	1370	123.7	11.0	n/a
1990	1372	118.4	11.5	n/a
1991	1376	124.1	11.0	n/a
1992	1451	126.3	11.4	n/a
1993	1432	106.0	13.5	n/a
1994	1464	107.4	13.6	6.9
1995	1569	111.4	14.1	10.1
1996	1569	111.4	14.1	10.1
1997	1637	112.6	14.5	11.3
1998	1669	112.4	14.8	11
1999	1676	117.9	14.2	14.1
2000	1690	115.4	14.6	17.3
2001	1699	122.1	13.9	19.1
2002	1685	119.6	14.1	22.1
2003	1685	119.6	14.1	22.1
2004	1739	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	1834	125.4	14.6	27
2006	1748	123.0	14.2	26.7
2007	1674	123.3	13.6	24
2008	1628	124.7	13.1	23.1
2009	1663	124.7	13.3	25.3
2010	1625	127.1	12.7	26
2011	1527	114.4	13.3	26.4
2012	1423	106.9	13.3	27.2
2013	1483	103.8	14.2	28.5
2014	1488	104.2	14.2	n/a
2015	1454	102.0	14.2	32.7
2016	1411	97.0	14.5	34.2
2017	1323	95.4	13.8	36.1
2018	1340	100.6	13.3	37.1
2019	1308	100.0	13.0	38.1
2020	1322	115.2	11.4	37.5
2021	1298	107.6	12.0	36.5
2022	1251	109.7	11.3	39.2
2023	1272	112.1	11.3	49.2
2024	1208	110.6	10.9	46.5

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 North Syracuse Junior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	1370	123.7	11.0	n/a
1990	1372	118.4	11.5	n/a
1991	1376	124.1	11.0	n/a
1992	1451	126.3	11.4	n/a
1993	1432	106.0	13.5	n/a
1994	1464	107.4	13.6	6.9
1995	1569	111.4	14.1	10.1
1996	1569	111.4	14.1	10.1
1997	1637	112.6	14.5	11.3
1998	1669	112.4	14.8	11
1999	1676	117.9	14.2	14.1
2000	1690	115.4	14.6	17.3
2001	1699	122.1	13.9	19.1
2002	1685	119.6	14.1	22.1
2003	1685	119.6	14.1	22.1
2004	1739	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	1834	125.4	14.6	27
2006	1748	123.0	14.2	26.7
2007	1674	123.3	13.6	24
2008	1628	124.7	13.1	23.1
2009	1663	124.7	13.3	25.3
2010	1625	127.1	12.7	26
2011	1527	114.4	13.3	26.4
2012	1423	106.9	13.3	27.2
2013	1483	103.8	14.2	28.5
2014	1488	104.2	14.2	n/a
2015	1454	102.0	14.2	32.7
2016	1411	97.0	14.5	34.2
2017	1323	95.4	13.8	36.1
2018	1340	100.6	13.3	37.1
2019	1308	100.0	13.0	38.1
2020	1322	115.2	11.4	37.5
2021	1298	107.6	12.0	36.5
2022	1251	109.7	11.3	39.2
2023	1272	112.1	11.3	49.2
2024	1208	110.6	10.9	46.5

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.

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