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Southside Academy Charter School
Elementary School · Southside Academy Charter School · Syracuse, NY
A charter elementary school in Syracuse, NY where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2200 ONONDAGA CREEK BLVD, Syracuse, NY 13207
- Math 15% proficient (2022)
- Reading 30% proficient (2022)
- 20.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Southside Academy Charter School score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 10 points since 2013, reaching 22% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 26 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
97.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Southside Academy Charter 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 37Some Transit
- Bike 42Somewhat 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
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citizenship and Science Academy of Syracuse Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.2 | K–8 | 0.3 mi | 704 | Compare → |
| Van Duyn Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–5 | 0.4 mi | 334 | Compare → |
| Faith Heritage SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–12 | 0.7 mi | 222 | Compare → |
| Mckinley-brighton Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.7 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 423 | 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.
Southside Academy Charter School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $17,227NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Southside Academy Charter School is listed in SOUTHSIDE ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Southside Academy Charter School
Southside Academy Charter School is a public elementary school in Syracuse, NY, part of Southside Academy Charter School, serving approximately 697 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 20.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10 and ranks #4,574 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Southside Academy Charter School
What grades does Southside Academy Charter School serve?
Southside Academy Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Southside Academy Charter School?
Southside Academy Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 697 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southside Academy Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southside Academy Charter School is 20.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Southside Academy Charter School rank in NY?
Southside Academy Charter School ranks #4,574 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Southside Academy Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Southside Academy Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 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 Southside Academy Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Southside Academy Charter School has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Southside Academy Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Southside Academy Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Southside Academy Charter School a Title I school?
No, Southside Academy Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Southside Academy Charter School?
97.4% of students at Southside Academy Charter 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 697
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Onondaga County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 75.3%
- Phone
- (315) 476-3019
- 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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