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Citizenship and Science Academy of Syracuse Charter School
Elementary School · Citizenship and Science Academy of Syracuse Charter School · Syracuse, NY
A charter elementary school in Syracuse, NY where students score 24 points below what's typical for similar communities.
301 VALLEY DR, Syracuse, NY 13207
- Math 11% proficient (2022)
- Reading 20% proficient (2022)
- 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Citizenship and Science Academy of Syracuse Charter School score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 15% across the 2-year record (2021–2022).
Show all 2 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 15% (multi-year average, 2021-2022) · reading/ELA 22% (multi-year average, 2021-2022)
Based on 8 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
87.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Citizenship and Science Academy of Syracuse Charter School 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 53Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 35Some Transit
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,015/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Syracuse), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$59,495
Median home value
$110,500
Median rent
$1,111/mo
College educated
32.7%
Homeownership
67.8%
Poverty rate
25.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 13207; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southside Academy Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.2 | K–8 | 0.3 mi | 697 | Compare → |
| Roberts K-8 SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.6 | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 621 | Compare → |
| Van Duyn Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 334 | Compare → |
| Mckinley-brighton Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.7 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 423 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Citizenship and Science Academy of Syracuse Charter School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $15,798NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Citizenship and Science Academy of Syracuse Charter School is listed in CITIZENSHIP AND SCIENCE ACADEMY OF SYRACUSE CHARTER SCHOOL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Citizenship and Science Academy of Syracuse Charter School
Citizenship and Science Academy of Syracuse Charter School is a public elementary school in Syracuse, NY, part of Citizenship and Science Academy of Syracuse Charter School, serving approximately 704 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.2 out of 10 and ranks #4,724 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2021-2022) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2021-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Citizenship and Science Academy of Syracuse Charter School
What grades does Citizenship and Science Academy of Syracuse Charter School serve?
Citizenship and Science Academy of Syracuse Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Citizenship and Science Academy of Syracuse Charter School?
Citizenship and Science Academy of Syracuse Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 704 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Citizenship and Science Academy of Syracuse Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Citizenship and Science Academy of Syracuse Charter School is 16.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Citizenship and Science Academy of Syracuse Charter School rank in NY?
Citizenship and Science Academy of Syracuse Charter School ranks #4,724 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Citizenship and Science Academy of Syracuse Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Citizenship and Science Academy of Syracuse Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.2 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 Citizenship and Science Academy of Syracuse Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Citizenship and Science Academy of Syracuse Charter School has 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2021-2022) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2021-2022).
Is Citizenship and Science Academy of Syracuse Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Citizenship and Science Academy of Syracuse Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Citizenship and Science Academy of Syracuse Charter School a Title I school?
No, Citizenship and Science Academy of Syracuse Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Citizenship and Science Academy of Syracuse Charter School?
87.6% of students at Citizenship and Science Academy of Syracuse Charter School 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
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 704
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Onondaga County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.0%
- Phone
- (315) 671-0270
- Area population (ZIP 13207)
- 12,383
- Area average commute
- 18.8 min
- Area median age
- 37.1
Official sources & links
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 13207; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2021-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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