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#981 of 1,015 schools in UT
Syracuse JR High
Middle School · Davis District · Syracuse, UT
A Davis District middle school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1450 S 2000 W, Syracuse, UT 84075
- Math 29% proficient (2025)
- Reading 36% proficient (2025)
- 1 AP courses offered
Academics
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Students at Syracuse JR High score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2025 RISE proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 32% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 29 test records from UT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
14.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Syracuse JR High 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 66Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 21Minimal Transit
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average561/100K
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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
$132,459
Median home value
$532,800
Median rent
$2,006/mo
College educated
38.3%
Homeownership
91.6%
Poverty rate
4.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84075; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Syracuse Arts Academy - AntelopeCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.8 | K–9 | 0.9 mi | 1,002 | Compare → |
| West Point JR HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 7–9 | 2.0 mi | 1,558 | Compare → |
| Legacy JR HighEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | 7–9 | 2.7 mi | 1,090 | Compare → |
| North Davis JR HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 7–9 | 2.9 mi | 964 | 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.
Davis District
- Schools in district
- 96
- Rank in district
- #92 of 93
- District spending per student
- $9,986NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Syracuse JR High is listed in Davis District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Syracuse JR High
Syracuse JR High is a public middle school in Syracuse, UT, part of Davis District, serving approximately 1,253 students in grades 7th-9th with a 25.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10 and ranks #981 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Syracuse JR High
What grades does Syracuse JR High serve?
Syracuse JR High serves students in grades 7th through 9th.
How many students attend Syracuse JR High?
Syracuse JR High has an enrollment of approximately 1,253 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Syracuse JR High?
The student-teacher ratio at Syracuse JR High is 25.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Syracuse JR High rank in UT?
Syracuse JR High ranks #981 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is Syracuse JR High's MySchoolScout rating?
Syracuse JR High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 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 JR High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Syracuse JR High has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Syracuse JR High a charter school?
No, Syracuse JR High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Syracuse JR High a Title I school?
No, Syracuse JR High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Syracuse JR High?
14.1% of students at Syracuse JR High 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
- 7th – 9th
- Enrollment
- 1,253
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Davis County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.7%
- Phone
- (801) 402-6800
- Area population (ZIP 84075)
- 34,118
- Area average commute
- 28.8 min
- Area median age
- 28.8
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 · 2025 RISE · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 RISE. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 RISE · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 RISE. A newer release may be available.
- 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 84075; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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