D
Needs Improvement
37/100

Meachem Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 171 SPAULDING AVE, Syracuse, NY 13205
Overall
D
37/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 12% · Math 12% proficient · 1st percentile in New York
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against New York schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

37
Repit Score
out of 100
340
Students
enrolled
12.7:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$29K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%1/100reading 1st percentile, math 1st percentile among New York elementary schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%96/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 78% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with New York schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −35 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in New York. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency12% (−44 pts vs. state avg 56%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency12% (−45 pts vs. state avg 57%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the New York state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White15%15%reading -40 pts, math -47 pts1st percentile (list)
Black12%12%reading -23 pts, math -20 pts6th percentile (list)
Multiracial10%10%reading -35 pts, math -37 pts5th percentile (list)
Low-income12%12%reading -25 pts, math -28 pts2nd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 171 SPAULDING AVE
City Syracuse
ZIP Code 13205
District 3628590
NCES School ID 362859003870
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 13205

Understanding the community around Meachem Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $37,510
Per Capita Income $23,906
Poverty Rate 25.7%
Households Earning $100K+ 16.7%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.5%
High School or Higher 82.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $93,000
Median Rent $870
Owner-Occupied 45.6%
Renter-Occupied 54.4%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Meachem Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 58.8%
Female 41.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 57.9%
White 15.6%
Hispanic/Latino 15.0%
Two or More Races 8.5%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian 1.8%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 340
Teachers (FTE) 26.8
Student:Teacher Ratio 12.7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Meachem Elementary School?
Meachem Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 37 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Meachem Elementary School?
Meachem Elementary School has 340 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.7:1.
What grades does Meachem Elementary School serve?
Meachem Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Meachem Elementary School receive per student?
Meachem Elementary School receives $29,153 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Meachem Elementary School in 13205 ▼
Avg Home Value
$153,871
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,600
1-Year Change
+9.8%
% Renters
54.4%

Other Schools in 13205

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026