Summary:
There is only one middle school located in the 13208 zip code - Grant Middle School, which is part of the Syracuse City School District. The school serves a high-need student population, with 94.68% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Despite relatively high per-student spending and a low student-teacher ratio, Grant Middle School has consistently low academic performance, ranking between 1,425 and 1,453 out of 1,500 New York middle schools over the past three school years.
Grant Middle School's proficiency rates on New York state assessments are significantly below state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2024-2025, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts ranged from 15.34% to 33.33%, compared to state averages of 50.86% to 52.38%. Similarly, the school's math proficiency rates are very low, ranging from 9.68% to 14.55% in 2024-2025, compared to state averages of 46.74% to 56.47%. However, the school's proficiency rates on Regents exams, such as Algebra I and Living Environment, are higher than the district and state averages.
The data suggests that the Syracuse City School District as a whole is underperforming, with Grant Middle School being one of the lowest-performing schools in the state. This raises questions about the district's ability to support and improve its schools effectively. The consistently low academic performance of Grant Middle School, despite the relatively high per-student spending and low student-teacher ratio, indicates that the school may be facing significant challenges in effectively educating its students.
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