Serving 453 students in grades 6-8, Westside Academy At Blodgett 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 3% (which was lower than the New York state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 7% (which was lower than the New York state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 89% 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
453 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)3%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)7%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
38%
30%
Black
46%
16%
White
11%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
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?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% NY state average), while 7% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average).
How many students attend Westside Academy At Blodgett?
453 students attend Westside Academy At Blodgett.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Westside Academy At Blodgett students are Black, 38% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Westside Academy At Blodgett?
Westside Academy At Blodgett has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Westside Academy At Blodgett offer ?
Westside Academy At Blodgett offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Westside Academy At Blodgett part of?
Westside Academy At Blodgett is part of Syracuse City School District.
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