Below Average
#3649 of 4,742 schools in NY
Fe Smith Intermediate School
Elementary School · Cortland City School District · Cortland, NY
A Cortland City School District elementary school where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.
33 WHEELER AVE, Cortland, NY 13045
- Math 32% proficient (2022)
- Reading 22% proficient (2022)
- 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Fe Smith Intermediate School score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 27% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
61.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Fe Smith Intermediate 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 47Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,198/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cortland), 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
$67,028
Median home value
$162,700
Median rent
$905/mo
College educated
29.7%
Homeownership
58%
Poverty rate
15.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 13045; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cortland Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 95 | Compare → |
| St Mary's SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–6 | 0.7 mi | 101 | Compare → |
| Homer Intermediate SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 3–5 | 2.2 mi | 409 | Compare → |
| Mcgraw Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–5 | 4.8 mi | 226 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Cortland City School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $27,076NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Fe Smith Intermediate School is listed in CORTLAND CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fe Smith Intermediate School
Fe Smith Intermediate School is a public elementary school in Cortland, NY, part of Cortland City School District, serving approximately 272 students in grades 3rd-4th with a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #3,649 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fe Smith Intermediate School
What grades does Fe Smith Intermediate School serve?
Fe Smith Intermediate School serves students in grades 3rd through 4th.
How many students attend Fe Smith Intermediate School?
Fe Smith Intermediate School has an enrollment of approximately 272 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fe Smith Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fe Smith Intermediate School is 10.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fe Smith Intermediate School rank in NY?
Fe Smith Intermediate School ranks #3,649 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Fe Smith Intermediate School's MySchoolScout rating?
Fe Smith Intermediate School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Fe Smith Intermediate School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fe Smith Intermediate School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Fe Smith Intermediate School a charter school?
No, Fe Smith Intermediate School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fe Smith Intermediate School a Title I school?
No, Fe Smith Intermediate School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fe Smith Intermediate School?
61.4% of students at Fe Smith Intermediate 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
- 3rd – 4th
- Enrollment
- 272
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Cortland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.3%
- Phone
- (607) 758-4180
- Area population (ZIP 13045)
- 28,388
- Area average commute
- 18.5 min
- Area median age
- 32.4
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 13045; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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