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#3881 of 4,742 schools in NY

Syracuse Latin School

Elementary School · Syracuse City School District · Syracuse, NY

A Syracuse City School District elementary school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.

345 JAMESVILLE AVE, Syracuse, NY 13210

  • Math 32% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 55% proficient (2022)
  • 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.7Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data7
Annual Change-2.68 pts/yr
Data Period2016–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.0Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency32.4% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency54.7% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-21.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-6.2 pts
Overall Proficiency44% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)54% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-10.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile43th
Resources & Environment7.4Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.6:1
District spending per student$26,163
Chronic Absenteeism26.4%

Students at Syracuse Latin School score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency32%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency55%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 21 points since 2019, to 44% in 2022, across a 7-year record (2016–2022).

Show all 7 years
2016
Math
55%
ELA
55%
2017
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2018
Math
57%
ELA
72%
2019
Math
57%
ELA
72%
2020*
Math
31%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
31%
ELA
62%
2022
Math
32%
ELA
55%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2016-2022) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2016-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 24 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

43.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Syracuse Latin 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 34Car-Dependent
  • Transit 48Some Transit
  • Bike 47Somewhat 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

$38,783

Median home value

$167,200

Median rent

$1,081/mo

College educated

50.3%

Homeownership

27%

Poverty rate

32.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 13210; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Mckinley-brighton Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified2.7PK–50.6 mi423Compare →
Edward Smith K-8 SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.3PK–80.7 mi675Compare →
Steam at Dr King Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.1PK–51.0 mi436Compare →
Montessori School of SyracusePrivate · tuition7.0privatePK–61.3 mi64Compare →

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.

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
#16 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

Syracuse Latin School is listed in SYRACUSE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Syracuse Latin School

Syracuse Latin School is a public elementary school in Syracuse, NY, part of Syracuse City School District, serving approximately 644 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #3,881 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Syracuse Latin School

What grades does Syracuse Latin School serve?

Syracuse Latin School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Syracuse Latin School?

Syracuse Latin School has an enrollment of approximately 644 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Syracuse Latin School?

The student-teacher ratio at Syracuse Latin School is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Syracuse Latin School rank in NY?

Syracuse Latin School ranks #3,881 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Syracuse Latin School's MySchoolScout rating?

Syracuse Latin School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Syracuse Latin School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Syracuse Latin School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).

Is Syracuse Latin School a charter school?

No, Syracuse Latin School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Syracuse Latin School a Title I school?

No, Syracuse Latin School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Syracuse Latin School?

43.3% of students at Syracuse Latin 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
644
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
51
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Onondaga County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
26.4%
Area population (ZIP 13210)
19,298
Area average commute
18.9 min
Area median age
26
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 13210; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2016-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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