DANFORTH MIDDLE SCHOOL

DANFORTH MIDDLE SCHOOL is a Title I public middle school that is part of the SYRACUSE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in SYRACUSE, NY with about 390 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 38 teachers, DANFORTH MIDDLE SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

DANFORTH MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school located in the Southside neighborhood of Syracuse, New York, serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Syracuse City School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive academic environment that emphasizes both rigorous core instruction and social-emotional development. By focusing on the middle school years—a critical developmental transition—Danforth aims to prepare its diverse student population for the challenges of high school and beyond through a structured curriculum and various extracurricular opportunities.

The school operates with a focus on community engagement and equity, striving to provide its students with the resources necessary to succeed in a modern educational landscape. As part of the larger Syracuse City School District, Danforth utilizes district-wide initiatives to support student achievement, literacy, and restorative practices. For families and community members looking for detailed information regarding current academic programs, school policies, or contact details, the district maintains an official website at http://www.syracusecityschools.com.

For more information, contact DANFORTH MIDDLE SCHOOL at (315) 435-4535 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

309 W BRIGHTON AVE
SYRACUSE, NY 13205-1699
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DANFORTH MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in SYRACUSE, NY with about 390 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in New York

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
390
Teachers:
38
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 390 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending DANFORTH MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 79% of the student body.

Black or African American
79.5%
Hispanic/Latino
9.5%
White
5.9%
Asian
2.6%
Two or more races
1.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.8%

Female
41.3%
Male
58.7%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.