MIDDLE SCHOOL AT SYRACUSE

SYRACUSE-DUNBAR-AVOCA SCHOOLS
1430 EDUCATION DRIVE
SYRACUSE, NE 68446
305 Students
Middle School 4th - 8th
School Overview
The Middle School at Syracuse, located at 1430 Education Drive in Syracuse, Nebraska, serves as a vital component of the Syracuse-Dunbar-Avoca Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to bridging the academic and social gap between elementary and high school, fostering an environment that supports the unique developmental needs of students in grades 6 through 8. By emphasizing a balanced curriculum, the school aims to prepare its students for the rigorous academic demands of secondary education while encouraging personal growth and community involvement.

In addition to its core academic programming, the school prioritizes a supportive culture that values student engagement and character development. The facility at Education Drive is integrated into a campus that promotes extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, arts, and various clubs, allowing students to explore their interests and build collaborative skills. Overall, the Middle School at Syracuse focuses on creating a safe, inclusive, and challenging learning atmosphere that empowers students to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.
305
Total Students
21.2
Full-Time Teachers
14.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    284 (93.1 %)
  • Two or More
    11 (3.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    6 (2.0 %)
  • Black
    2 (0.7 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.3 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: SYRACUSE-DUNBAR-AVOCA SCHOOLS
Phone: (402)269-2388
Grade Range: 4th - 8th
Total Students: 305
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 21.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 45
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 10

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 4 65
Grade 5 67
Grade 6 55
Grade 7 60
Grade 8 58
Gender Ratio