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Moses Dewitt Elementary School vs. Lyncourt School

Should you attend Moses Dewitt Elementary School or Lyncourt School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Moses Dewitt Elementary School
201 Jamesville Rd
Syracuse, NY 13214
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Lyncourt School
2707-2709 Court St
Syracuse, NY 13208
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Moses Dewitt Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)

Lyncourt School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 246 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Moses Dewitt Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 434 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Lyncourt 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 33% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is equal to the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
PK-4
PK-8
Total Students
246 students
434 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Moses Dewitt Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Lyncourt School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Moses Dewitt Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Lyncourt School.
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
36 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Moses Dewitt Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Lyncourt School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Moses Dewitt Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Lyncourt School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Lyncourt Union Free School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1411 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
#3378 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Moses Dewitt Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Lyncourt School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
70-74%
(Top 30% in NY)(22-23 School Year Data)
33%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Moses Dewitt Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lyncourt School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Lyncourt Union Free School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
50-54%
(Top 50% in NY)
32%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Moses Dewitt Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lyncourt School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Lyncourt Union Free School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥90%
(Top 30% in NY)
55-59%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Moses Dewitt Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lyncourt School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Lyncourt Union Free School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Moses Dewitt Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Lyncourt School by grade.
Pre-K Students
17
53
Kindergarten Students
48
26
Grade 1 Students
43
45
Grade 2 Students
45
50
Grade 3 Students
54
39
Grade 4 Students
39
51
Grade 5 Students
-
44
Grade 6 Students
-
35
Grade 7 Students
-
44
Grade 8 Students
-
47

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Moses Dewitt Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2011-12 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Lyncourt School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Lyncourt Union Free School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
8%
22%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Moses Dewitt Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Lyncourt School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Lyncourt Union Free School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
7%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Moses Dewitt Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Lyncourt School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Lyncourt Union Free School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
7%
18%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Moses Dewitt Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Lyncourt School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Lyncourt Union Free School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
68%
40%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Moses Dewitt Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Lyncourt School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Lyncourt Union Free School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Moses Dewitt Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Lyncourt School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Lyncourt Union Free School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.52
0.75
This chart showcases the diversity score of Moses Dewitt Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Lyncourt School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Lyncourt Union Free School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
61%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Moses Dewitt Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Lyncourt School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Lyncourt Union Free School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Moses Dewitt Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Lyncourt School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Lyncourt Union Free School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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