Serving 1,369 students in grades 7-9, Syracuse Jr High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-9
- Enrollment: 1,369 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Syracuse Jr High School's student population of 1,369 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
Total Students
1,369 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Syracuse Jr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Syracuse Jr High School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#541 out of 975 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
11%
19%
Black
1%
1%
White
83%
72%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Syracuse Jr High School's ranking?
Syracuse Jr High School is ranked #541 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Syracuse Jr High School often compared to?
Syracuse Jr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Syracuse Arts - Antelope, North Layton Jr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Syracuse Jr High School?
1,369 students attend Syracuse Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Syracuse Jr High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Syracuse Jr High School?
Syracuse Jr High School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Syracuse Jr High School offer ?
Syracuse Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-9
What school district is Syracuse Jr High School part of?
Syracuse Jr High School is part of Davis School District.
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