East Syracuse Minoa Central School District
School District · East Syracuse, New York
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
7
4 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
3,477
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
7
4 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
3,477
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
How this district compares
New York rank
#514 of 615
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.7
below New York avg
Per-pupil spending
$25,123
$2,657 vs New York median
District size
3,477 students
Much larger than New York median
The short answer
East Syracuse Minoa Central School District ranks #514 of 615 New York districts by overall school rating. East Syracuse Minoa Central School District's schools with real test data average 5.8/10 across 6 schools. Its top-rated schools are Pine Grove Middle School (7.2/10), Woodland Elementary School (7.2/10), and East Syracuse Minoa Central High School (6.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +9.1 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among East Syracuse Minoa Central School District schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in East Syracuse Minoa Central School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (6 of 7). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pine Grove Middle School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Woodland Elementary School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 3 | East Syracuse Minoa Central High School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 4 | Fremont Elementary School | 6.1 / 10 |
| 5 | Minoa Elementary School | 3.9 / 10 |
| 6 | East Syracuse Elementary School | 3.4 / 10 |
See all 7 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About East Syracuse Minoa Central School District
East Syracuse Minoa Central School District is a East Syracuse, New York school district serving 7 schools.The district educates 3,477 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.3:1. District-level spending was $25,123 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.7/10, East Syracuse Minoa Central School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Pine Grove Middle School, which has a composite score of 7.2/10.
In standardized testing, East Syracuse Minoa Central School District students show an average math proficiency of 51.6% and ELA proficiency of 46.8%.
The district includes 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in East Syracuse Minoa Central School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in East Syracuse Minoa Central School District with test data.
Schools in East Syracuse Minoa Central School District
7 schoolsElementary Schools4
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- New York
- City
- East Syracuse
- Total Enrollment
- 3,477
- Teachers (FTE)
- 262
- District spending per student
- $25,123NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 9.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in East Syracuse Minoa Central School District?
East Syracuse Minoa Central School District has 7 schools in total — 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for East Syracuse Minoa Central School District?
The average composite rating for East Syracuse Minoa Central School District is 5.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in East Syracuse Minoa Central School District?
East Syracuse Minoa Central School District's district-level spending was $25,123 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in East Syracuse Minoa Central School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in East Syracuse Minoa Central School District is 13.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in East Syracuse Minoa Central School District?
Pine Grove Middle School is the highest-rated school in East Syracuse Minoa Central School District with a composite score of 7.2/10.
What are the test scores in East Syracuse Minoa Central School District?
Across schools in East Syracuse Minoa Central School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 51.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 46.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does East Syracuse Minoa Central School District compare to other districts in New York?
East Syracuse Minoa Central School District has an average school rating of 5.7/10 across 7 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in New York by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 51.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 46.8%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, New York State Education Dept., and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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