Below Average
#4193 of 4,742 schools in NY
North Syracuse Junior High School
School · North Syracuse Central School District · North Syracuse, NY
A North Syracuse Central School District school where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5353 W TAFT RD, North Syracuse, NY 13212
- Math 26% proficient (2022)
- Reading 36% proficient (2022)
- 1/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at North Syracuse Junior High School score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 31% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 41% (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 30 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
46.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where North Syracuse Junior High 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 46Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat 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
$74,931
Median home value
$157,400
Median rent
$1,027/mo
College educated
27.7%
Homeownership
77.9%
Poverty rate
11%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 13212; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chestnut Hill Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 6–8 | 2.9 mi | 386 | Compare → |
| Lyncourt SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–8 | 2.9 mi | 434 | Compare → |
| Onondaga-cortland-madison BocesEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | K–12 | 3.0 mi | 1,089 | Compare → |
| Grant Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 6–8 | 3.5 mi | 601 | 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.
North Syracuse Central School District
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #7 of 11
- District spending per student
- $24,717NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
North Syracuse Junior High School is listed in NORTH SYRACUSE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North Syracuse Junior High School
North Syracuse Junior High School is a public school in North Syracuse, NY, part of North Syracuse Central School District, serving approximately 1,208 students in grades 8th-9th with a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #4,193 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Syracuse Junior High School
What grades does North Syracuse Junior High School serve?
North Syracuse Junior High School serves students in grades 8th through 9th.
How many students attend North Syracuse Junior High School?
North Syracuse Junior High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,208 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Syracuse Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Syracuse Junior High School is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North Syracuse Junior High School rank in NY?
North Syracuse Junior High School ranks #4,193 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is North Syracuse Junior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
North Syracuse Junior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 North Syracuse Junior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North Syracuse Junior High School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is North Syracuse Junior High School a charter school?
No, North Syracuse Junior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is North Syracuse Junior High School a Title I school?
No, North Syracuse Junior High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Syracuse Junior High School?
46.5% of students at North Syracuse Junior High 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
- 8th – 9th
- Enrollment
- 1,208
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 110
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Onondaga County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.5%
- Phone
- (315) 218-3600
- Area population (ZIP 13212)
- 20,185
- Area average commute
- 18.7 min
- Area median age
- 44.3
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 13212; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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