North Syracuse Junior High School

North Syracuse Junior High School serves 1,208 students in grades 8 and 9 in North Syracuse, New York. With 110 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains an 11.0:1 student-teacher ratio, providing relatively small class sizes for personalized attention. Academically, the school has room for growth, with 45% of students achieving proficiency or above in ELA/Reading while math performance presents particular opportunities for improvement at 14% proficiency.

The school currently ranks in the 18th percentile among New York state schools, indicating a strong focus on supporting student development and academic progress. The school draws from a middle-class community where the median household income is $70,748 and median home values average $146,700. About 28% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher, and the poverty rate stands at 12.1%, reflecting a stable suburban demographic.

The surrounding ZIP code area is home to over 20,000 residents. As a junior high serving the critical transition years between elementary and high school, North Syracuse Junior High focuses on preparing students for their next academic steps. The school is situated in Onondaga County's large suburban setting, serving families throughout the North Syracuse community.