Seymour Dual Language Academy

108 Shonnard St
Syracuse, NY 13204
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 473 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Seymour Dual Language Academy 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 ≤1% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 2% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 473 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : Bottom 50% in NY
  • : ≤1% (Btm 50%)
  • : 2% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Seymour Dual Language Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

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School Overview

Seymour Dual Language Academy's student population of 473 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
473 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Seymour Dual Language Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Seymour Dual Language Academy is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NY)
#4376 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Seymour Dual Language Academy, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤1%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Seymour Dual Language Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
2%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Seymour Dual Language Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
78%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Seymour Dual Language Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
1%
10%
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Hispanic
61%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Seymour Dual Language Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
24%
16%
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White
9%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New York.
0.57
This chart displays the diversity score of Seymour Dual Language Academy and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Seymour Dual Language Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Seymour Dual Language Academy's ranking?
Seymour Dual Language Academy is ranked #4376 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 2% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Seymour Dual Language Academy?
473 students attend Seymour Dual Language Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Seymour Dual Language Academy students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Seymour Dual Language Academy?
Seymour Dual Language Academy has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Seymour Dual Language Academy offer ?
Seymour Dual Language Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Seymour Dual Language Academy part of?
Seymour Dual Language Academy is part of Syracuse City School District.
In what neighborhood is Seymour Dual Language Academy located?
Seymour Dual Language Academy is located in the Westside neighborhood of Syracuse, NY. There are 4 other public schools located in Westside.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 473 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤1% (Btm 50%)
  • : 2% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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