Serving 60 students in grades 5, Delaware 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 was ≤10% (which was lower than the New York state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤10% (which was lower than the New York state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5
Total Students
60 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤10%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤10%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
53%
30%
Black
27%
16%
White
10%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% NY state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average).
How many students attend Delaware Academy?
60 students attend Delaware Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Delaware Academy students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Delaware Academy?
Delaware Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Delaware Academy offer ?
Delaware Academy offers enrollment in grades 5
What school district is Delaware Academy part of?
Delaware Academy is part of Syracuse City School District.
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