Serving 380 students in grades 6-8, Danforth Middle 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 was ≤1% (which was lower than the New York state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 3% (which was lower than the New York state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 92% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
380 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤1%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)3%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
8%
30%
Black
78%
16%
White
8%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% NY state average), while 3% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average).
How many students attend Danforth Middle School?
380 students attend Danforth Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Danforth Middle School students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% 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 Danforth Middle School?
Danforth Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Danforth Middle School offer ?
Danforth Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Danforth Middle School part of?
Danforth Middle School is part of Syracuse City School District.
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