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#4699 of 4,742 schools in NY
Roberts K-8 School
Elementary School · Syracuse City School District · Syracuse, NY
A Syracuse City School District elementary school where students score 31 points below what's typical for similar communities.
715 GLENWOOD AVE, Syracuse, NY 13207
- Math 6% proficient (2022)
- Reading 12% proficient (2022)
- 10:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Roberts K-8 School score 9% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 9% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 23% (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 39 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
83.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Roberts 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 31Car-Dependent
- Transit 31Some Transit
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
$59,495
Median home value
$110,500
Median rent
$1,111/mo
College educated
32.7%
Homeownership
67.8%
Poverty rate
25.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 13207; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citizenship and Science Academy of Syracuse Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.2 | K–8 | 0.7 mi | 704 | Compare → |
| Bellevue Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 399 | Compare → |
| Most Holy Rosary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–6 | 0.9 mi | 93 | Compare → |
| Southside Academy Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.2 | K–8 | 1.0 mi | 697 | Compare → |
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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Syracuse City School District
- Schools in district
- 31
- Rank in district
- #29 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
Roberts K-8 School is listed in SYRACUSE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Roberts K-8 School
Roberts K-8 School is a public elementary school in Syracuse, NY, part of Syracuse City School District, serving approximately 621 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.6 out of 10 and ranks #4,699 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Roberts K-8 School
What grades does Roberts K-8 School serve?
Roberts K-8 School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Roberts K-8 School?
Roberts K-8 School has an enrollment of approximately 621 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Roberts K-8 School?
The student-teacher ratio at Roberts K-8 School is 10:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Roberts K-8 School rank in NY?
Roberts K-8 School ranks #4,699 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Roberts K-8 School's MySchoolScout rating?
Roberts K-8 School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.6 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 Roberts K-8 School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Roberts K-8 School has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Roberts K-8 School a charter school?
No, Roberts K-8 School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Roberts K-8 School a Title I school?
No, Roberts K-8 School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Roberts K-8 School?
83.9% of students at Roberts 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
- 621
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 62
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Onondaga County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.6%
- Phone
- (315) 435-4635
- Area population (ZIP 13207)
- 12,383
- Area average commute
- 18.8 min
- Area median age
- 37.1
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 13207; 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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