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#4251 of 4,742 schools in NY

Frazer K-8 School

Elementary School · Syracuse City School District · Syracuse, NY

A Syracuse City School District elementary school where students score 26 points below what's typical for similar communities.

741 PARK AVE, Syracuse, NY 13204

  • Math 7% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 16% proficient (2022)
  • 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.9Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.76 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics2.0Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency6.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency16.1% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-47 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-44.8 pts
Overall Proficiency11% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-25.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile4th
Resources & Environment4.5Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.1:1
District spending per student$26,163
Chronic Absenteeism64.7%

Students at Frazer K-8 School score 11% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency7%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency16%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 41 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 11% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
61%
ELA
43%
2010
Math
29%
ELA
24%
2011
Math
23%
ELA
20%
2012
Math
9%
ELA
12%
2013
Math
9%
ELA
7%
2014
Math
12%
ELA
9%
2015
Math
13%
ELA
8%
2016
Math
13%
ELA
13%
2017
Math
12%
ELA
14%
2018
Math
11%
ELA
16%
2019
Math
11%
ELA
16%
2020*
Math
5%
ELA
14%
2021*
Math
3%
ELA
14%
2022
Math
7%
ELA
16%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 12% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 16% (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 40 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

93.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Frazer K-8 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 75Very Walkable
  • Transit 37Some Transit
  • Bike 56Bikeable
  • 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

$42,585

Median home value

$97,400

Median rent

$1,054/mo

College educated

26.1%

Homeownership

28.1%

Poverty rate

36.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 13204; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Syracuse Academy of Science Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified6.8K–120.3 mi992Compare →
Porter Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.9PK–50.7 mi301Compare →
Delaware Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.4PK–50.9 mi395Compare →
Seymour Dual Language AcademyEnrollment path unverified3.8PK–51.0 mi419Compare →

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.

Syracuse City School District

Schools in district
31
Rank in district
#21 of 30
District spending per student
$26,163NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
29.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Frazer K-8 School is listed in SYRACUSE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Frazer K-8 School

Frazer K-8 School is a public elementary school in Syracuse, NY, part of Syracuse City School District, serving approximately 787 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #4,251 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Frazer K-8 School

What grades does Frazer K-8 School serve?

Frazer K-8 School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Frazer K-8 School?

Frazer K-8 School has an enrollment of approximately 787 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Frazer K-8 School?

The student-teacher ratio at Frazer K-8 School is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Frazer K-8 School rank in NY?

Frazer K-8 School ranks #4,251 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Frazer K-8 School's MySchoolScout rating?

Frazer K-8 School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Frazer K-8 School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Frazer K-8 School has 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Frazer K-8 School a charter school?

No, Frazer K-8 School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Frazer K-8 School a Title I school?

No, Frazer K-8 School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Frazer K-8 School?

93.6% of students at Frazer K-8 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
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
787
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
71
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Onondaga County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
64.7%
Area population (ZIP 13204)
19,511
Area average commute
18.1 min
Area median age
31.9
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 13204; 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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