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Smith Road Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 564 students in grades K-4 in the North Syracuse Central School District in North Syracuse, New York. The school has a diverse student population, with 74.29% White, 3.55% African American, 5.5% Hispanic, and 9.22% Asian students.
Despite the school's diverse population, Smith Road Elementary has consistently underperformed compared to the district and state in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math proficiency. In the 2022-2023 school year, only 22.88% of 3rd graders and 30.61% of 4th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the district's 24.95% and 29.5%, and the state's 44.89% and 48.79%, respectively. In Math, 32.48% of 3rd graders and 39.39% of 4th graders were proficient or better, compared to the district's 36.9% and 46.51%, and the state's 53.68% and 53.85%. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 50.35% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.
While Smith Road Elementary spends $15,192 per student, which is higher than nearby Cicero Elementary School ($14,715) and Karl W Saile Bear Road Elementary School ($13,591), the school's academic performance remains below the district and state averages. This suggests that factors beyond just funding may be contributing to the school's challenges. Furthermore, Smith Road Elementary has seen a decline in its statewide ranking, from 1,139th out of 2,325 New York elementary schools in 2012-2013 to 2,036th out of 2,439 schools in 2022-2023, and it underperforms compared to other district schools like Allen Road Elementary School and Cicero Elementary School.
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