Summary:
Seymour Dual Language Academy is an elementary school in Syracuse, New York, serving 473 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Syracuse City School District, which is ranked 845 out of 866 districts in New York and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Despite its name, Seymour Dual Language Academy consistently ranks among the lowest-performing elementary schools in New York state, with proficiency rates on state assessments that are significantly below the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2022-2023 school year, only 3.13% of 3rd-grade students, 1.19% of 4th-grade students, and 4.94% of 5th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 44.89%, 48.79%, and 45.09%, respectively. The school's student subgroups, including African American, Hispanic, and English Language Learner students, as well as students with disabilities and those from low socioeconomic backgrounds, also perform poorly compared to state and district averages.
When comparing Seymour Dual Language Academy to other nearby schools in the Syracuse City School District, the academic performance gap is stark. For instance, Syracuse Latin School, located just 1.79 miles away, significantly outperforms Seymour Dual Language Academy on state assessments, with proficiency rates that are 40-60 percentage points higher across all grade levels and subject areas. Despite its high poverty rates and additional funding, Seymour Dual Language Academy has struggled to implement effective strategies to improve student learning and achievement, raising concerns about educational equity and access to high-quality learning opportunities for all students in the district.
Detail:
Public PK, KG-5
District:
Syracuse City School District
SchoolDigger Rank:
2438th of 2,439 New York Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,231
Students who attend Seymour Dual Language Academy usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 10.2
Number of students: 473
Racial breakdown:
Hispanic:
60.7%
African American:
23.9%
White:
9.5%
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Two or more races:
4.2%
American Indian:
1.1%
Asian:
0.6%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 91.8%
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