Serving 120 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Onondaga Nation 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 6-9% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 120 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The ONONDAGA NATION SCHOOL's attendance zone, covering the entire school district, encompasses approximately 44.2 square miles in and around Nedrow, NY, with typical drive times of 10-12 minutes and an average distance of 3.8 miles to the zone's edge, reaching up to 8 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Onondaga Nation School's student population of 120 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
120 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Onondaga Nation School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Onondaga Nation School is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4318 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
11:1
American Indian
99%
1%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)56.7%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Onondaga Nation School's ranking?
Onondaga Nation School is ranked #4318 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Onondaga Nation School often compared to?
Onondaga Nation Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Liverpool Middle School, C Grant Grimshaw School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Onondaga Nation School?
120 students attend Onondaga Nation School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Onondaga Nation School students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Onondaga Nation School?
Onondaga Nation School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Onondaga Nation School offer ?
Onondaga Nation School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Onondaga Nation School part of?
Onondaga Nation School is part of Lafayette Central School District.
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