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Chestnut Hill Middle School vs. Edward Smith K-8 School

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School Overview

School
Chestnut Hill Middle School
204 Saslon Park Dr
Liverpool, NY 13088
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Edward Smith K-8 School
1106 Lancaster Ave
Syracuse, NY 13210
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 386 students in grades 6-8, Chestnut Hill Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 675 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Edward Smith K-8 School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
PK-8
Total Students
386 students
675 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Chestnut Hill Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Edward Smith K-8 School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Chestnut Hill Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Edward Smith K-8 School.
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
66 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Chestnut Hill Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Edward Smith K-8 School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Chestnut Hill Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Liverpool Central School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Edward Smith K-8 School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Syracuse City School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#2601 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
#3960 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Chestnut Hill Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Edward Smith K-8 School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
44%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
20%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Chestnut Hill Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Liverpool Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Edward Smith K-8 School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Syracuse City School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
43%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
28%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Chestnut Hill Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Liverpool Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Edward Smith K-8 School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Syracuse City School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
75-79%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
50-54%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Chestnut Hill Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Liverpool Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Edward Smith K-8 School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Syracuse City School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Chestnut Hill Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Edward Smith K-8 School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
35
Kindergarten Students
-
58
Grade 1 Students
-
69
Grade 2 Students
-
75
Grade 3 Students
-
70
Grade 4 Students
-
70
Grade 5 Students
-
67
Grade 6 Students
144
77
Grade 7 Students
125
68
Grade 8 Students
117
72
Ungraded Students
-
14

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Chestnut Hill Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Liverpool Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Edward Smith K-8 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Syracuse City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
12%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Chestnut Hill Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Liverpool Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Edward Smith K-8 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Syracuse City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
8%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Chestnut Hill Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Liverpool Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Edward Smith K-8 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Syracuse City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
8%
43%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Chestnut Hill Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Liverpool Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Edward Smith K-8 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Syracuse City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
65%
33%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Chestnut Hill Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Liverpool Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Edward Smith K-8 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Syracuse City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Chestnut Hill Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Liverpool Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Edward Smith K-8 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Syracuse City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.55
0.69
This chart showcases the diversity score of Chestnut Hill Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Liverpool Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Edward Smith K-8 School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Syracuse City School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
69%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Chestnut Hill Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Liverpool Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Edward Smith K-8 School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Syracuse City School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
(18-19 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Chestnut Hill Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Liverpool Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Edward Smith K-8 School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Syracuse City School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2018-19 school year.
 
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