How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Brighton Academy | Expeditionary Learning Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Syracuse, NY | Syracuse, NY |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 363 | 172 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 8.9:1 | 7.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 94.8% | 69.2% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Brighton Academy | Expeditionary Learning Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $26,097 | $26,097 |
| District | Syracuse City School District | Syracuse City School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Brighton Academy | Expeditionary Learning Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7.2% | 32.0% |
| African American | 71.9% | 34.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.0% | 18.0% |
| Asian | 1.7% | 2.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 8.0% | 8.7% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Brighton Academy | Expeditionary Learning Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 180:1 | 177:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 47.4% | 35.9% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 46 | 7 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.