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#2749 of 4,742 schools in NY
William H Seward Elementary School
Elementary School · Auburn City School District · Auburn, NY
An Auburn City School District elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
52 METCALF DR, Auburn, NY 13021
- Math 42% proficient (2022)
- Reading 38% proficient (2022)
- 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at William H Seward Elementary School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 40 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 40% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 37% (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 35 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
55.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where William H Seward Elementary 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 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,595/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Auburn), 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
$58,946
Median home value
$169,300
Median rent
$874/mo
College educated
26.6%
Homeownership
62.8%
Poverty rate
15.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 13021; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owasco Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | K–6 | 0.8 mi | 352 | Compare → |
| Creative Minds Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 7 | Compare → |
| Genesee Street Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | K–6 | 1.3 mi | 358 | Compare → |
| Herman Avenue Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | K–6 | 1.5 mi | 416 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Auburn City School District
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #2 of 7
- District spending per student
- $24,490NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
William H Seward Elementary School is listed in AUBURN CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About William H Seward Elementary School
William H Seward Elementary School is a public elementary school in Auburn, NY, part of Auburn City School District, serving approximately 483 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,749 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about William H Seward Elementary School
What grades does William H Seward Elementary School serve?
William H Seward Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend William H Seward Elementary School?
William H Seward Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 483 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William H Seward Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at William H Seward Elementary School is 10.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does William H Seward Elementary School rank in NY?
William H Seward Elementary School ranks #2,749 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is William H Seward Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
William H Seward Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 William H Seward Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, William H Seward Elementary School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is William H Seward Elementary School a charter school?
No, William H Seward Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is William H Seward Elementary School a Title I school?
No, William H Seward Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for William H Seward Elementary School?
55.1% of students at William H Seward Elementary 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 483
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Cayuga County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.0%
- Phone
- (315) 255-8600
- Area population (ZIP 13021)
- 37,479
- Area average commute
- 20.3 min
- Area median age
- 43
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 13021; 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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