Serving 423 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mckinley-brighton Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 423 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mckinley-brighton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Mckinley-brighton Elementary School's student population of 423 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
423 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
School Rankings
Mckinley-brighton Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mckinley-brighton Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4317 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)10-14%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
11%
30%
Black
64%
16%
White
9%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mckinley-brighton Elementary School's ranking?
Mckinley-brighton Elementary School is ranked #4317 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Mckinley-brighton Elementary School often compared to?
Mckinley-brighton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Meachem Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Mckinley-brighton Elementary School?
423 students attend Mckinley-brighton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Mckinley-brighton Elementary School students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mckinley-brighton Elementary School?
Mckinley-brighton Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Mckinley-brighton Elementary School offer ?
Mckinley-brighton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mckinley-brighton Elementary School part of?
Mckinley-brighton Elementary School is part of Syracuse City School District.
In what neighborhood is Mckinley-brighton Elementary School located?
Mckinley-brighton Elementary School is located in the Southside neighborhood of Syracuse, NY. There are 8 other public schools located in Southside.
School Reviews
5 11/10/2021
3rd year in of having my daughter attend and we love the school, teachers, and staff. It's like a family. She's learned a lot as well.
5 9/26/2007
My daughter has been attending this school for a couple of weeks and so far we have pleased. She is in K, we were nervous about sending her here because it is on the south side of syracuse, but the school is gorgeous and the classes are all extremely updated nicely. In just her class she has 12 brand new apple computers. That is amazing! The quality of the academic programs is wonderful. They do not offer any extracurricular activities though, and I did not like that. It would be nice to see them offer atleast ballet or a sport. But it's nothing for k, I am not sure about the other grades. The level of teacher parent involvement seems to be ok. I wish they improved on that a bit. I am going to the school to let them know I will volunteer my services. I would like to be a very active member of my daughter's education, just like all parents really should be.
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