Serving 601 students in grades 6-8, Grant 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 is 14% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (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 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 601 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Grant Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Grant Middle School's student population of 601 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
601 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
School Rankings
Grant Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grant Middle School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4152 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
21%
10%
Hispanic
12%
30%
Black
38%
16%
White
20%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grant Middle School's ranking?
Grant Middle School is ranked #4152 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Grant Middle School often compared to?
Grant Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Donald S Ray School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Grant Middle School?
601 students attend Grant Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Grant Middle School students are Black, 21% of students are Asian, 20% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grant Middle School?
Grant Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Grant Middle School offer ?
Grant Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Grant Middle School part of?
Grant Middle School is part of Syracuse City School District.
In what neighborhood is Grant Middle School located?
Grant Middle School is located in the Northside neighborhood of Syracuse, NY. There are 6 other public schools located in Northside.
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