Edward Smith K-8 School
Tel:
(315)435-4650
- Edward Smith K-8 School serves 744 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 33% (which is lower than the New York state average of 50%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 32% (which is lower than the New York state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the New York state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 56%.
Top Placements
Edward Smith K-8 School places among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Edward Smith K-8 School's student population of 744 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 55 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 744 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 55 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Edward Smith K-8 School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Edward Smith K-8 School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
| Overall School Rank | #3209 out of 4,239 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 33% | 50% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 32% | 47% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 4% | 9% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 26% |
| Black | 45% | 17% |
| White | 37% | 44% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.66 | 0.39 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 58% | 48% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Syracuse City School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Edward Smith K-8 School is Institute Of Technology At Syracuse Central (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Hutchings Child & Youth Services (1.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Syracuse Latin School (0.7 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Syracuse Syracuse Latin School Grades: K-3 | 215 students
0.7 miles
345 Jamesville Ave
Syracuse, NY 13210
(315)435-4606 0.7 K-3 215 - Syracuse Hughes Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 157 students
0.8 miles
345 Jamesville Ave
Syracuse, NY 13210
(315)435-4404 0.8 PK-5 157 - Syracuse Institute Of Technology At Syracuse Central Grades: 9-12 | 551 students
1.1 miles
258 E Adams St
Syracuse, NY 13202
(315)435-4300 1.1 9-12 551 - Syracuse Dr King Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 629 students
1.2 miles
416 E Raynor Ave
Syracuse, NY 13202
(315)435-4580 1.2 PK-6 629 - Jamesville Tecumseh Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 339 students
1.3 miles
901 Nottingham Rd
Jamesville, NY 13078
(315)445-8320 1.3 K-4 339
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