Below Average
#3930 of 4,742 schools in NY
Minoa Elementary School
Elementary School · East Syracuse Minoa Central School District · Minoa, NY
An East Syracuse Minoa Central School District elementary school where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.
501 N MAIN ST, Minoa, NY 13116
- Math 37% proficient (2022)
- Reading 30% proficient (2022)
- 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Minoa Elementary School score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 48 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 34% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 38% (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 34 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
40.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Minoa Elementary 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 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average296/100K
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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
$93,125
Median home value
$170,300
Median rent
$1,084/mo
College educated
35.2%
Homeownership
79.8%
Poverty rate
4.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 13116; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodland Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 311 | Compare → |
| Fremont Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | K–5 | 1.8 mi | 350 | Compare → |
| Creative Environment Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K | 3.5 mi | 5 | Compare → |
| East Syracuse Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | K–5 | 3.8 mi | 355 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
East Syracuse Minoa Central School District
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #5 of 7
- District spending per student
- $25,123NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Minoa Elementary School is listed in EAST SYRACUSE MINOA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Minoa Elementary School
Minoa Elementary School is a public elementary school in Minoa, NY, part of East Syracuse Minoa Central School District, serving approximately 316 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #3,930 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Minoa Elementary School
What grades does Minoa Elementary School serve?
Minoa Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Minoa Elementary School?
Minoa Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 316 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Minoa Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Minoa Elementary School is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Minoa Elementary School rank in NY?
Minoa Elementary School ranks #3,930 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Minoa Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Minoa Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Minoa Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Minoa Elementary School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Minoa Elementary School a charter school?
No, Minoa Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Minoa Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Minoa Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Minoa Elementary School?
40.8% of students at Minoa Elementary 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 316
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Onondaga County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.4%
- Phone
- (315) 434-3420
- Area population (ZIP 13116)
- 3,657
- Area median age
- 38.9
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 13116; 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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