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Syracuse School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 556 students in Syracuse School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Syracuse School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,355 Schools
# Students
556 Students
479,114 Students
# Teachers
35 Teachers
34,544 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Syracuse School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 286 school districts in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#226 out of 286 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
31%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.47
0.56
# American Indian Students
3 Students
3,519 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
13,136 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
359 Students
99,984 Students
% Hispanic Students
65%
21%
# Black Students
n/a
31,832 Students
% Black Students
n/a
6%
# White Students
189 Students
301,037 Students
% White Students
34%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,073 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
5 Students
28,533 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
20
19,707
# Students in K Grade:
46
34,048
# Students in 1st Grade:
37
33,123
# Students in 2nd Grade:
45
33,874
# Students in 3rd Grade:
40
34,011
# Students in 4th Grade:
58
34,638
# Students in 5th Grade:
37
34,673
# Students in 6th Grade:
47
35,760
# Students in 7th Grade:
48
36,432
# Students in 8th Grade:
33
37,168
# Students in 9th Grade:
42
38,804
# Students in 10th Grade:
38
36,090
# Students in 11th Grade:
35
34,874
# Students in 12th Grade:
30
34,289
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,623
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,572 is higher than the state median of $16,226. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $38,212 is higher than the state median of $17,139. The school district spending/student has grown by 61% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$21 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,572
$16,226
Spending / Student
$38,212
$17,139
Best Syracuse School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Syracuse Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
408 N Main
Syracuse, KS 67878
(620) 384-5203
Syracuse, KS 67878
(620) 384-5203
Grades: PK-6
| 330 students
Rank: #22.
Syracuse High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
502 North Main
Syracuse, KS 67878
(620) 384-7446
Syracuse, KS 67878
(620) 384-7446
Grades: 7-12
| 226 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Syracuse School District?
Syracuse School District manages 2 public schools serving 556 students.
What is the rank of Syracuse School District?
Syracuse School District is ranked #222 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kansas school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Syracuse School District?
65% of Syracuse School District students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Syracuse School District?
Syracuse School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Syracuse School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $38,212 is higher than the state median of $17,139. The school district spending/student has grown by 61% over four school years.
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