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Syracuse Latin School vs. Edward Smith K-8 School

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School Overview

School
Syracuse Latin School
345 Jamesville Ave
Syracuse, NY 13210
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Edward Smith K-8 School
1106 Lancaster Ave
Syracuse, NY 13210
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 644 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Syracuse Latin School ranks in the top 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 48% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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
PK-8
PK-8
Total Students
644 students
675 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Syracuse Latin 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
46% | 54%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Syracuse Latin School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Edward Smith K-8 School.
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
66 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Syracuse Latin 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
12:1
10:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Syracuse Latin 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.
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

#1982 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
#3960 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Syracuse Latin 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.
48%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
20%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Syracuse Latin 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.
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.
54%
(Top 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 Syracuse Latin 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.
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 Syracuse Latin 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.
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 Syracuse Latin School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Edward Smith K-8 School by grade.
Pre-K Students
18
35
Kindergarten Students
53
58
Grade 1 Students
60
69
Grade 2 Students
73
75
Grade 3 Students
72
70
Grade 4 Students
70
70
Grade 5 Students
63
67
Grade 6 Students
75
77
Grade 7 Students
74
68
Grade 8 Students
70
72
Ungraded Students
16
14

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
n/a
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
3%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Syracuse Latin 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.
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
11%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Syracuse Latin 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.
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
34%
43%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Syracuse Latin 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.
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
42%
33%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Syracuse Latin 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.
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
10%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Syracuse Latin 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.
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.
0.69
0.69
This chart showcases the diversity score of Syracuse Latin 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.
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
43%
69%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Syracuse Latin 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.
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
1%
3%
(18-19 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Syracuse Latin 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 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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