Serving 311 students in grades 4-8, Middle School At Syracuse ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 4-8
- Enrollment: 311 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NE
- Math Proficiency: 68% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Middle School At Syracuse ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Middle School At Syracuse's student population of 311 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
Total Students
311 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Middle School At Syracuse ranks within the top 20% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Middle School At Syracuse is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#177 out of 902 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
21%
Black
1%
7%
White
92%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Middle School At Syracuse's ranking?
Middle School At Syracuse is ranked #177 out of 902 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% NE state average).
How many students attend Middle School At Syracuse?
311 students attend Middle School At Syracuse.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Middle School At Syracuse students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Middle School At Syracuse?
Middle School At Syracuse has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Middle School At Syracuse offer ?
Middle School At Syracuse offers enrollment in grades 4-8
What school district is Middle School At Syracuse part of?
Middle School At Syracuse is part of Syracuse-Dunbar-Avoca Schools School District.
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