Levy K-8 School serves 77 students in grades 8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 6-9% (which was lower than the New York state average of 67%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤5% (which was lower than the New York state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 87% 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 8
Total Students
77 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)6-9%
67%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)≤5%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
6%
30%
Black
81%
16%
White
13%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 67% NY state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% NY state average).
How many students attend Levy K-8 School?
77 students attend Levy K-8 School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Levy K-8 School students are Black, 13% of students are White, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Levy K-8 School?
Levy K-8 School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Levy K-8 School offer ?
Levy K-8 School offers enrollment in grades 8
What school district is Levy K-8 School part of?
Levy K-8 School is part of Syracuse City School District.
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