Very Good
#242 of 967 schools in NE
Top 25% in state
Middle School at Syracuse
Middle School · Syracuse-dunbar-avoca Schools · Syracuse, NE
A Syracuse-dunbar-avoca Schools middle school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1430 EDUCATION DRIVE, Syracuse, NE 68446
- Math 67% proficient (2022)
- Reading 60% proficient (2022)
- 14:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Middle School at Syracuse score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 12 points across the 13-year record (2010–2022) and has held near 64% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 69% (multi-year average, 2010-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from NE state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
19.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Middle School at Syracuse sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 39Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low143/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$89,500
Median home value
$228,400
Median rent
$675/mo
College educated
33%
Homeownership
78.5%
Poverty rate
5.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68446; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Syracuse-dunbar-avoca Schools
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $13,705NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Middle School at Syracuse is listed in SYRACUSE-DUNBAR-AVOCA SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Middle School at Syracuse
Middle School at Syracuse is a public middle school in Syracuse, NE, part of Syracuse-dunbar-avoca Schools, serving approximately 294 students in grades 4th-8th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #242 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Middle School at Syracuse
What grades does Middle School at Syracuse serve?
Middle School at Syracuse serves students in grades 4th through 8th.
How many students attend Middle School at Syracuse?
Middle School at Syracuse has an enrollment of approximately 294 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Middle School at Syracuse?
The student-teacher ratio at Middle School at Syracuse is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Middle School at Syracuse rank in NE?
Middle School at Syracuse ranks #242 of 967 schools in NE.
What is Middle School at Syracuse's MySchoolScout rating?
Middle School at Syracuse has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Middle School at Syracuse?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Middle School at Syracuse has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Is Middle School at Syracuse a charter school?
No, Middle School at Syracuse is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Middle School at Syracuse a Title I school?
No, Middle School at Syracuse is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Middle School at Syracuse?
19.7% of students at Middle School at Syracuse qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 4th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 294
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Otoe County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.8%
- Phone
- (402) 269-2388
- Area population (ZIP 68446)
- 2,871
- Area average commute
- 24.7 min
- Area median age
- 45.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 68446; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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