Danforth Middle School in Syracuse, NY
(06-11 • Public • Regular School)
City-data.com school rating (using weighted test average as compared to other schools in New York) from 0 (worst) to 100 (best) is 1
- Address
- 309 W BRIGHTON AVE
Syracuse, NY 13205
- Telephone
- (315) 435-4535
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- City-data.com school rating
- 1
- Students
- 361
- Classroom Teachers (FTE)
- 37.7
- National School Lunch
Program (NSLP) Status - Yes, under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Free lunch eligible students
- 308
- Reduced-price lunch
eligible students - 3
- School district
- SYRACUSE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
- Charter school
- No
- Title I status
- Title I schoolwide school
- Magnet School Indicator
- No
- Shared Time Indicator
- No
- Adult education offered
- No
Ratings
This school rating compared to other nearby schools ratings:
SYRACUSE LATIN SCHOOL (0.9 miles): | 64 |
CORCORAN HIGH SCHOOL (1.1 miles): | 15 |
ROBERTS K-8 SCHOOL (1.0 miles): | 9 |
VAN DUYN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (0.9 miles): | 4 |
CLARY MIDDLE SCHOOL (0.9 miles): | 2 |
DR KING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (1.1 miles): | 1 |
HUGHES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (0.9 miles): | 1 |
Danforth Middle School: | 1 |
MCKINLEY-BRIGHTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (0.4 miles): | 0 |
Danforth Middle School rating compared to average state, county and city schools ratings:
New York: | 50 |
Onondaga County: | 44 |
Syracuse: | 17 |
Danforth Middle School: | 1 |
Students & Teachers
Total enrollment:
Enrollment in 2016: 361
Enrollment in 2015: 358
Enrollment in 2014: 452
Enrollment in 2013: 463
Enrollment in 2012: 516
Enrollment in 2011: 493
Enrollment in 2010: 463
Enrollment in 2009: 493
Enrollment in 2008: 558
Enrollment in 2007: 576
Enrollment in 2006: 592
Enrollment in 2005: 401
Enrollment in 2004: 486
Enrollment in 2003: 602
Enrollment in 2002: 665
Enrollment in 2001: 674
Enrollment in 2000: 736
Enrollment in 1999: 722
Enrollment in 2015: 358
Enrollment in 2014: 452
Enrollment in 2013: 463
Enrollment in 2012: 516
Enrollment in 2011: 493
Enrollment in 2010: 463
Enrollment in 2009: 493
Enrollment in 2008: 558
Enrollment in 2007: 576
Enrollment in 2006: 592
Enrollment in 2005: 401
Enrollment in 2004: 486
Enrollment in 2003: 602
Enrollment in 2002: 665
Enrollment in 2001: 674
Enrollment in 2000: 736
Enrollment in 1999: 722
Enrollment by grade, gender and race:
(Note: Details may not add to totals. School year: 2015-2016)
Grade | G06 | G07 | G08 | G10 | UG | Total |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
All students | 127 | 108 | 115 | 1 | 10 | 361 |
Female students | 59 | 57 | 52 | 1 | - | 169 |
Male students | 68 | 51 | 63 | - | 10 | 192 |
American Indian/Alaska Native students | 1 | - | 1 | - | - | 2 |
Asian students | 4 | 4 | - | - | - | 8 |
Hispanic students | 19 | 10 | 10 | - | 1 | 40 |
Black students | 99 | 88 | 97 | 1 | 6 | 291 |
White students | 3 | 5 | 6 | - | 3 | 17 |
Two or More Races students | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | - | 3 |
Enrollment by grade:
6th grade enrollment: 127
7th grade enrollment: 108
8th grade enrollment: 115
10th grade enrollment: 1
Ungraded enrollment: 10
7th grade enrollment: 108
8th grade enrollment: 115
10th grade enrollment: 1
Ungraded enrollment: 10
Danforth Middle School - Historical enrollment by grade
Enrollment by gender:
(State average from 6,131 schools)
Female enrollment: 169 (46.8%)
Danforth Middle School: | 46.8% |
State: | 51.1% |
Male enrollment: 192 (53.2%)
Danforth Middle School: | 53.2% |
New York: | 47.5% |
Danforth Middle School - Historical enrollment by gender
Enrollment by race/ethnicity:
(State average from 1,352 schools)
American Indian/Alaska Native enrollment: 2 (0.6%)
Danforth Middle School: | 0.6% |
State: | 0.2% |
Asian enrollment: 8 (2.2%)
Danforth Middle School: | 2.2% |
New York: | 4.6% |
Hispanic enrollment: 40 (11.1%)
Here: | 11.1% |
New York: | 9.2% |
Black enrollment: 291 (80.6%)
Danforth Middle School: | 80.6% |
State: | 12.0% |
White enrollment: 17 (4.7%)
School: | 4.7% |
New York: | 55.1% |
Two or More Races enrollment: 3 (0.8%)
Here: | 0.8% |
New York: | 2.9% |
Danforth Middle School - Historical enrollment by race/ethnicity
Lunch Program Eligibility:
(State average from 4,921 schools)
Free/reduced-price lunch eligible students: 311 (86.1%)
Here: | 86.1% |
New York: | 52.7% |
Free lunch eligible students: 308 (85.3%)
Danforth Middle School: | 85.3% |
New York: | 45.4% |
Reduced-price lunch eligible students: 3 (0.8%)
Here: | 0.8% |
State: | 4.8% |
Danforth Middle School - Lunch Program Eligibility
Average Class Size:
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Average Class Size:
- Grade 8 English: 20
- Grade 8 Mathematics: 20
- Grade 8 Science: 21
- Grade 8 Social Studies: 20
Teachers and support:
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Classroom Teachers (FTE): 37.7
Number of FTE teachers in their first year of teaching: 3
Number of FTE teachers in their second year of teaching: 9
Number of FTE school counselors: 1
Number of FTE teachers who were absent more than 10 school days during the school years: 34
Number of FTE security guards: 3
Number of FTE nurses: 1
Number of FTE psychologists: 1
Number of FTE social workers: 1
Student/Teacher Ratio
Number of teachers with no valid teaching certificate: 1
Number of individuals teaching out of certification: 7
Number of teachers with fewer than three years of teaching experience: 8
Number of teachers with Master's Degree plus 30 hours or doctorate: 7
Total number of classes taught: 219
Number of classes taught by teachers without appropriate certification: 39
Number of full-time principals: 1
Number of full-time assistant principals: 2
Number of full-time professional staff other than teachers, principals, and asst principals: 5
Number of FTE teachers in their first year of teaching: 3
Number of FTE teachers in their second year of teaching: 9
Number of FTE school counselors: 1
Number of FTE teachers who were absent more than 10 school days during the school years: 34
Number of FTE security guards: 3
Number of FTE nurses: 1
Number of FTE psychologists: 1
Number of FTE social workers: 1
Student/Teacher Ratio
Danforth Middle School: | 9.6 |
New York: | 14.0 |
Number of individuals teaching out of certification: 7
Number of teachers with fewer than three years of teaching experience: 8
Number of teachers with Master's Degree plus 30 hours or doctorate: 7
Total number of classes taught: 219
Number of classes taught by teachers without appropriate certification: 39
Number of full-time principals: 1
Number of full-time assistant principals: 2
Number of full-time professional staff other than teachers, principals, and asst principals: 5
Danforth Middle School - Teachers (FTE) and pupil/teacher ratio
School Expenditures:
Salary Expenditures for Total Personnel Funded with State and Local Funds: $2,570,346
- Full-time Equivalency Count of Teachers: 31.5 (Salary Expenditures: $1,813,781)
- Full-time Equivalency Count of Instructional Aides: 1 (Salary Expenditures: $41,801)
- Full-time Equivalency Count of Support Services Staff: 6.5 (Salary Expenditures: $320,930)
- Full-time Equivalency Count of School Administration Staff: 5.5 (Salary Expenditures: $393,835)
Salary Expenditures for Total Personnel Funded with Federal, State, and Local Funds,: $3,885,174
- Salary Expenditures for Teachers: $2,786,015
- Full-time Equivalency Count of Instructional Aides: 6 (Salary Expenditures: $167,745)
- Full-time Equivalency Count of Support Services Staff: 11.5 (Salary Expenditures: $521,113)
- Full-time Equivalency Count of School Administration Staff: 5.7 (Salary Expenditures: $410,302)
Limited English Proficiency:
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- Hispanic10
- Asian7
- Black22
- IDEA10
Students Enrolled in LEP Programs
- Hispanic: 10 (male: 8, female: 2)
- Asian: 7 (male: 2, female: 5)
- Black: 22 (male: 14, female: 8)
- Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): 10 (male: 8, female: 2)
Students with disabilities:
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Students with Disabilities (IDEA): Students with intellectual disabilities; hearing impairment, including deafness; speech or language impairment; visual impairment, including blindness; serious emotional disturbance; orthopedic impairment; autism; traumatic brain injury; developmental delay; other health impairment; specific learning disability; deaf-blindness; or multiple disabilities and who, by reason thereof, receive special education and related services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) according to an Individualized Education Program, Individual Family Service Plan, or service plan. The "Students with Disabilities (IDEA)" column in the survey items always refers to students with disabilities who receive special education and related services under IDEA.
- Hispanic14
- Black41
- White7
- LEP7
Students with disabilities served under IDEA
- Hispanic: 14 (male: 10, female: 4)
- Black: 41 (male: 31, female: 10)
- White: 7 (all male)
- Limited English Proficiency (LEP): 7 (all male)
Retention:
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(State average from 310 schools)
A student is retained if he or she is not promoted to the next grade prior to the beginning of the following school year. Students are not considered retained if they can proceed to the next grade because they successfully completed a summer school program or for a similar reason. At the high school level, a student who has not accumulated enough credits to be classified as being in the next grade is considered retained
Total number of students retained in 7th grade: 2 (all male)
Percent of 7th grade students retained
- White: 2
Percent of 7th grade students retained
Here: | 1.9% |
State: | 5.1% |
Statewide Student Assessments
Grades 3-8 New York State Testing Program Assessments:
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(State average from 1,650 schools)
The grades 3-8 English Language Arts (ELA) and mathematics assessments measure the higher learning standards that were adopted by the State Board of Regents in 2010, which more accurately reflect students' progress toward college and career readiness.
6th Grade:
ELA students tested with valid scores: 126
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 252
Students scoring at Level 1: 83%
Students scoring at Level 2: 16%
Students scoring at Level 3: 1%
Students scoring at Level 4: 0%
Math students tested with valid scores: 125
Computed mean of student Math scores: 248
Students scoring at Level 1: 86%
Students scoring at Level 2: 12%
Students scoring at Level 3: 2%
Students scoring at Level 4: 0%
7th Grade:
ELA students tested with valid scores: 105
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 266
Students scoring at Level 1: 70%
Students scoring at Level 2: 27%
Students scoring at Level 3: 2%
Students scoring at Level 4: 1%
Math students tested with valid scores: 120
Computed mean of student Math scores: 253
Students scoring at Level 1: 89%
Students scoring at Level 2: 10%
Students scoring at Level 3: 1%
Students scoring at Level 4: 0%
8th Grade:
ELA students tested with valid scores: 92
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 259
Students scoring at Level 1: 71%
Students scoring at Level 2: 25%
Students scoring at Level 3: 4%
Students scoring at Level 4: 0%
Math students tested with valid scores: 89
Computed mean of student Math scores: 231
Students scoring at Level 1: 98%
Students scoring at Level 2: 2%
Students scoring at Level 3: 0%
Students scoring at Level 4: 0%
Science students tested with valid scores: 95
Computed mean of student Science scores: 35
Students scoring at Level 1: 76%
Students scoring at Level 2: 16%
Students scoring at Level 3: 8%
Students scoring at Level 4: 0%
- All252
- Males248
- Females259
- Hispanic227
- Black253
- White242
- IDEA225
ELA Mean Score (6th Grade)
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 252
ELA Students scoring proficient and above: | 1% |
State: | 30% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 83%
Students scoring at Level 2: 16%
Students scoring at Level 3: 1%
Students scoring at Level 4: 0%
- All248
- Males248
- Females247
- Hispanic231
- Black248
- White237
- IDEA227
MATH Mean Score (6th Grade)
Computed mean of student Math scores: 248
Math Students scoring proficient and above: | 2% |
State: | 38% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 86%
Students scoring at Level 2: 12%
Students scoring at Level 3: 2%
Students scoring at Level 4: 0%
7th Grade:
- All266
- Males259
- Females275
- Hispanic266
- Black265
- White263
- IDEA228
ELA Mean Score (7th Grade)
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 266
ELA Students scoring proficient and above: | 3% |
New York: | 39% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 70%
Students scoring at Level 2: 27%
Students scoring at Level 3: 2%
Students scoring at Level 4: 1%
- All253
- Males249
- Females260
- Hispanic258
- Black251
- White252
- IDEA231
MATH Mean Score (7th Grade)
Computed mean of student Math scores: 253
Math Students scoring proficient and above: | 1% |
State: | 34% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 89%
Students scoring at Level 2: 10%
Students scoring at Level 3: 1%
Students scoring at Level 4: 0%
8th Grade:
- All259
- Males257
- Females262
- Hispanic247
- Black258
- IDEA244
ELA Mean Score (8th Grade)
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 259
ELA Students scoring proficient and above: | 4% |
State: | 43% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 71%
Students scoring at Level 2: 25%
Students scoring at Level 3: 4%
Students scoring at Level 4: 0%
- All231
- Males230
- Females233
- Hispanic234
- Asian223
- Black229
- White249
- IDEA232
MATH Mean Score (8th Grade)
Computed mean of student Math scores: 231
Students scoring at Level 1: 98%
Students scoring at Level 2: 2%
Students scoring at Level 3: 0%
Students scoring at Level 4: 0%
- All35
- Males34
- Females36
- Hispanic40
- Asian37
- Black34
- White38
- IDEA33
SCI Mean Score (8th Grade)
Computed mean of student Science scores: 35
Science Students scoring proficient and above: | 8% |
New York: | 57% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 76%
Students scoring at Level 2: 16%
Students scoring at Level 3: 8%
Students scoring at Level 4: 0%
New York State Alternate Assessment:
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New York State Alternate Assessment (NYSAA) is part of the New York State testing program that measures the attainment of the State's learning standards in the areas of English language arts (ELA), mathematics, and science for all students with the most severe disabilities in Grades 3-8 and high school. In the 2015-16 school year, NYSAA began using computer-based testing for the ELA and mathematics components. Beginning with the 2017-18 school year, the NYSAA program will no longer include a Social Studies component. The NYSAA in ELA, mathematics, and science will be assessed using Dynamic Learning Maps alternate assessment.
Grade 8:
ELA students tested with valid scores: 5
Students scoring at Level 1: 0%
Students scoring at Level 2: 20%
Students scoring at Level 3: 80%
Students scoring at Level 4: 0%
Math students tested with valid scores: 5
Students scoring at Level 1: 0%
Students scoring at Level 2: 20%
Students scoring at Level 3: 80%
Students scoring at Level 4: 0%
ELA students tested with valid scores: 5
Grade 8 ELA Students scoring proficient and above: | 80% |
State: | 94% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 0%
Students scoring at Level 2: 20%
Students scoring at Level 3: 80%
Students scoring at Level 4: 0%
Math students tested with valid scores: 5
Grade 8 Math Students scoring proficient and above: | 80% |
State: | 90% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 0%
Students scoring at Level 2: 20%
Students scoring at Level 3: 80%
Students scoring at Level 4: 0%
Regents Examination:
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Regents Examinations are achievement tests that are aligned with New York State's Learning Standards. Prepared by teacher examination committees and Department subject and testing specialists, Regents Examinations provide schools with a basis for evaluating the quality of instruction and learning that have taken place. They are used by school personnel to identify major learning goals, offering both teachers and students a guide to important understandings, skills, and concepts. The examinations also provide students, parents, counselors, administrators, college admissions officers, and employers with objective and easily understood achievement information for use in making sound educational and vocational decisions. Passing scores on the Regents Examinations in English, mathematics, science, and social studies satisfy the State testing requirements for a high school diploma.
Integrated Algebra (Common Core):
Students tested with valid scores: 22
Number of students tested scoring Level 1 (0-54): 12 (55%)
Number of students tested scoring Level 2 (55-64): 7 (32%)
Number of students tested scoring Level 3 (65-78): 3 (14%)
- All46%
- Males27%
- Females64%
- Black35%
Scoring 55 and above
(Integrated Algebra)
Number of students tested scoring Level 1 (0-54): 12 (55%)
Number of students tested scoring Level 2 (55-64): 7 (32%)
Number of students tested scoring Level 3 (65-78): 3 (14%)
Percentage of students scoring 55 and above: | 46% |
State: | 93% |
The New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test:
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The New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test (NYSESLAT) is designed to annually assess the English proficiency of all English language learners enrolled in Grades K-12 in New York State schools. The exam gives the State and schools important information about the English language development of English language learners (ELLs), and is part of the State's compliance with federal laws that mandate the annual assessing and tracking of English proficiency of English language learners.
Danforth Middle School - % Scoring at Expanding Level or above in NYSESLAT
6th Grade:
Students tested with valid scores: 13
Students scoring at Entering Level: 15%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 8%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 15%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 62%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 0%
7th Grade:
Students tested with valid scores: 29
Students scoring at Entering Level: 10%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 55%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 17%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 17%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 0%
8th Grade:
Students tested with valid scores: 36
Students scoring at Entering Level: 14%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 39%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 14%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 33%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 0%
- All62%
- Males67%
- Females57%
Scoring at Expanding Level or above (6th Grade)
Scoring at Expanding Level or above: | 62% |
New York: | 61% |
Students scoring at Entering Level: 15%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 8%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 15%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 62%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 0%
7th Grade:
- All17%
- Males16%
- Females20%
- Asian25%
- Black23%
Scoring at Expanding Level or above (7th Grade)
Scoring at Expanding Level or above: | 17% |
State: | 64% |
Students scoring at Entering Level: 10%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 55%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 17%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 17%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 0%
8th Grade:
- All33%
- Males17%
- Females50%
- Black40%
- White14%
Scoring at Expanding Level or above (8th Grade)
Scoring at Expanding Level or above: | 33% |
New York: | 67% |
Students scoring at Entering Level: 14%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 39%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 14%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 33%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 0%
Outcomes
High School Completers:
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Graduates - Graduates include students who received a local diploma or a local diploma with Regents endorsement (Regents diploma). All students who received a Regents diploma (with or without Advanced Designation or CTE Endorsement) are included in the number of students with Regents diploma.
Regents Diploma - Requires a student pass a minimum of 5 Regents examinations in addition to meeting course and credit requirements.
Regents with Advanced Designation - Requires a student pass a minimum of 8 Regents examinations in addition to meeting course and credit requirements.
Local Diploma - Can only be obtained by students with disabilities with an individualized education program or section 504 Accommodation Plan.
Regents Diploma - Requires a student pass a minimum of 5 Regents examinations in addition to meeting course and credit requirements.
Regents with Advanced Designation - Requires a student pass a minimum of 8 Regents examinations in addition to meeting course and credit requirements.
Local Diploma - Can only be obtained by students with disabilities with an individualized education program or section 504 Accommodation Plan.
All Students:
General Education:
Students with Disabilities:
General Education:
Students with Disabilities:
High School Non-completers:
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All Students:
Number enrolled in grades 9-12 (and ungraded age 14 or older) as of BEDS day: 171
Number of non-completers: 3
└─ Number of students who dropped out: 3
General Education:
Number enrolled in grades 9-12 (and ungraded age 14 or older) as of BEDS day: 141
Number of non-completers: 2
└─ Number of students who dropped out: 2
Students with Disabilities:
Number enrolled in grades 9-12 (and ungraded age 14 or older) as of BEDS day: 30
Number of non-completers: 1
└─ Number of students who dropped out: 1
Number enrolled in grades 9-12 (and ungraded age 14 or older) as of BEDS day: 171
Number of non-completers: 3
└─ Number of students who dropped out: 3
Percent of non-completers: | 2.0% |
New York: | 4.1% |
General Education:
Number enrolled in grades 9-12 (and ungraded age 14 or older) as of BEDS day: 141
Number of non-completers: 2
└─ Number of students who dropped out: 2
Percent of non-completers: | 1.0% |
New York: | 3.7% |
Students with Disabilities:
Number enrolled in grades 9-12 (and ungraded age 14 or older) as of BEDS day: 30
Number of non-completers: 1
└─ Number of students who dropped out: 1
Percent of non-completers: | 3.0% |
State: | 5.2% |
Accountability
Adequate Yearly Progress:
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Elementary/Middle-Level Science:
Made AYP: No
Met the participation criterion: Yes
Met the performance criterion: No
Students enrolled during the test administration period: 258
Percent of enrolled students with valid test scores: 82%
Effective Annual Measurable Objective (EAMO): 178
Safe harbor target: 62
Elementary/Middle-Level Math:
Made AYP: No
Met the participation criterion: No
Met the performance criterion: No
Students enrolled during the test administration period: 763
Percent of enrolled students with valid test scores: 93%
Effective Annual Measurable Objective (EAMO): 103
Safe harbor target: 40
Elementary/Middle-Level ELA:
Made AYP: No
Met the participation criterion: No
Met the performance criterion: No
Students enrolled during the test administration period: 763
Percent of enrolled students with valid test scores: 93%
Effective Annual Measurable Objective (EAMO): 105
Safe harbor target: 47
- All41
- Males52
- Females30
- Black34
Elementary/Middle-Level Science - Performance Index (PI)
Met the participation criterion: Yes
Met the performance criterion: No
Students enrolled during the test administration period: 258
Percent of enrolled students with valid test scores: 82%
Performance Index (PI): | 41 |
New York: | 174 |
Safe harbor target: 62
Elementary/Middle-Level Math:
- All16
- Males18
- Females14
- Black13
- IDEA20
Elementary/Middle-Level Math - Performance Index (PI)
Met the participation criterion: No
Met the performance criterion: No
Students enrolled during the test administration period: 763
Percent of enrolled students with valid test scores: 93%
Performance Index (PI): | 16 |
State: | 114 |
Safe harbor target: 40
Elementary/Middle-Level ELA:
- All30
- Males29
- Females31
- Black30
- IDEA20
Elementary/Middle-Level ELA - Performance Index (PI)
Met the participation criterion: No
Met the performance criterion: No
Students enrolled during the test administration period: 763
Percent of enrolled students with valid test scores: 93%
Performance Index (PI): | 30 |
State: | 113 |
Safe harbor target: 47
Health & Safety
Offenses:
(State average from 1,445 schools)
An incident refers to a specific criminal act involving one or more victims and offenders. For example, if two students are robbed without a weapon, at the same time and place, this is classified as two robbery victimizations but only one robbery without a weapon incident
A weapon is any instrument or object used with the intent to threaten, injure, or kill. This includes look-alikes if they are used to threaten others.
Sexual assault is an incident that includes threatened rape, fondling, indecent liberties, or child molestation. Both male and female students can be victims of sexual assault. Classification of these incidents should take into consideration the age and developmentally appropriate behavior of the offender(s)
Physical attack or fight refers to an actual and intentional touching or striking of another person against his/her will, or the intentional causing of bodily harm to an individual. Physical attack or fight does not include rape.
A weapon is any instrument or object used with the intent to threaten, injure, or kill. This includes look-alikes if they are used to threaten others.
Sexual assault is an incident that includes threatened rape, fondling, indecent liberties, or child molestation. Both male and female students can be victims of sexual assault. Classification of these incidents should take into consideration the age and developmentally appropriate behavior of the offender(s)
Physical attack or fight refers to an actual and intentional touching or striking of another person against his/her will, or the intentional causing of bodily harm to an individual. Physical attack or fight does not include rape.
At least one incident at this school that involved a shooting: No
Any of this school's students, faculty, or staff died as a result of a homicide committed at this school: No
Incidents of sexual assault (other than rape): 2
Incidents of physical attack or fight without a weapon: 228
Total incidents per 1,000 students
Any of this school's students, faculty, or staff died as a result of a homicide committed at this school: No
Incidents of sexual assault (other than rape): 2
Incidents of physical attack or fight without a weapon: 228
Total incidents per 1,000 students
Danforth Middle School: | 637.1 |
New York: | 55.5 |
Referrals and Arrests:
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Referral to law enforcement is an action by which a student is reported to any law enforcement agency or official, including a school police unit, for an incident that occurs on school grounds, during school-related events, or while taking school transportation, regardless of whether official action is taken. Citations, tickets, court referrals, and school-related arrests are considered referrals to law enforcement.
School-related arrest refers to an arrest of a student for any activity conducted on school grounds, during off-campus school activities (including while taking school transportation), or due to a referral by any school official. All school-related arrests are considered referrals to law enforcement.
School-related arrest refers to an arrest of a student for any activity conducted on school grounds, during off-campus school activities (including while taking school transportation), or due to a referral by any school official. All school-related arrests are considered referrals to law enforcement.
Students without disabilities who were referred to a law enforcement agency or official: 2 (all female)
Students without disabilities who were referred to a law enforcement agency or official per 1,000 students
- Black: 2
- Limited English Proficiency (LEP): 2
Students without disabilities who were referred to a law enforcement agency or official per 1,000 students
Danforth Middle School: | 5.5 |
State: | 10.2 |
Harassment & Bullying:
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(State average from 1,117 schools)
An allegation is a claim or assertion that someone has done something wrong or illegal, typically made without proof.
Harassment or bullying on the basis of sex includes sexual harassment or bullying and gender-based harassment or bullying. Sexual harassment or bullying is unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature, such as unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal, nonverbal, or physical conduct of a sexual nature. Gender-based harassment or bullying is nonsexual intimidation or abusive behavior toward a student based on the student's actual or perceived sex, including harassment based on gender identity, gender expression, and nonconformity with gender stereotypes. Harassing conduct may take many forms, including verbal acts and name-calling, as well as non-verbal behavior, such as graphic and written statements, or conduct that is physically threatening, harmful or humiliating. The conduct can be carried out by school employees, other students, and non-employee third parties. Both male and female students can be victims of harassment or bullying on the basis of sex, and the harasser or bully and the victim can be of the same sex. Bullying on the basis of sex constitutes sexual harassment.
Harassment or bullying on the basis of sex includes sexual harassment or bullying and gender-based harassment or bullying. Sexual harassment or bullying is unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature, such as unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal, nonverbal, or physical conduct of a sexual nature. Gender-based harassment or bullying is nonsexual intimidation or abusive behavior toward a student based on the student's actual or perceived sex, including harassment based on gender identity, gender expression, and nonconformity with gender stereotypes. Harassing conduct may take many forms, including verbal acts and name-calling, as well as non-verbal behavior, such as graphic and written statements, or conduct that is physically threatening, harmful or humiliating. The conduct can be carried out by school employees, other students, and non-employee third parties. Both male and female students can be victims of harassment or bullying on the basis of sex, and the harasser or bully and the victim can be of the same sex. Bullying on the basis of sex constitutes sexual harassment.
Allegations of harassment or bullying on the basis of sex: 3
Allegations of harassment or bullying on the basis of sex per 1,000 students
Danforth Middle School: | 8.3 |
New York: | 3.8 |
Chronic Student Absenteeismt:
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(State average from 3,050 schools)
A chronically absent student is a student who is absent 15 or more school days during the school year. A student is absent if he or she is not physically on school grounds and is not participating in instruction or instruction - related activities at an approved off-grounds location for at least half the school day. Each day that a student is absent for 50 percent or more of the school day should be counted. Any day that a student is absent for less than 50 percent of the school day should not be counted. The number of absences is based on the total number of school days absent. Chronically absent students include students who are absent for any reason(e.g., illness, suspension, the need to care for a family member), regardless of whether absences are excused or unexcused.
- Hispanic13
- American Indian2
- Black34
- White2
- Multirace2
- LEP10
- IDEA19
Chronic Student Absenteeism
- Hispanic: 13 (male: 8, female: 5)
- American Indian / Alaska Native: 2 (all male)
- Black: 34 (male: 17, female: 17)
- White: 2 (all female)
- Two or More Races: 2 (all male)
- Limited English Proficiency (LEP): 10 (male: 8, female: 2)
- Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): 19 (male: 11, female: 8)
Chronic Student Absenteeism per 1,000 students
School: | 146.8 |
New York: | 179.4 |
Suspensions:
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(State average from 569 schools)
Out-of-school suspension
- For students with disabilities served under IDEA : Out-of-school suspension is an instance in which a child is temporarily removed from his/her regular school for at least half a day for disciplinary purposes to another setting (e.g., home, behavior center).Out-of-school suspensions include both removals in which no individualized family service plan(IFSP) or individualized education plan(IEP) services are provided because the removal is 10 days or less as well as removals in which the child continues to receive services according to his/her IFSP or IEP.
- For students without disabilities and students with disabilities served solely under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act : Out-of-school suspension is an instance in which a child is temporarily removed from his / her regular school for at least half a day(but less than the remainder of the school year) for disciplinary purposes to another setting(e.g., home, behavior center).Out-of-school suspensions include removals in which no educational services are provided, and removals in which educational services are provided(e.g., school-provided at home instruction or tutoring).
- Hispanic128
- Asian1
- Black1,447
- White88
- Multirace8
- LEP62
- IDEA326
School days missed due to out-of-school suspension
- Hispanic: 128 (male: 72, female: 56)
- Asian: 1 (all male)
- Black: 1,447 (male: 771, female: 676)
- White: 88 (male: 82, female: 6)
- Two or More Races: 8 (all male)
- Limited English Proficiency (LEP): 62 (male: 42, female: 20)
- Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): 326 (male: 210, female: 116)
Instances of out-of-school suspension (Students without disabilities): 524
Instances of out-of-school suspension per 1,000 students (Students without disabilities)
Danforth Middle School: | 1,451.5 |
New York: | 50.9 |
- Hispanic10
- American Indian2
- Black118
- White2
- LEP7
Students without disabilities receiving one or more in-school suspension
- Hispanic: 10 (male: 5, female: 5)
- American Indian / Alaska Native: 2 (all male)
- Black: 118 (male: 71, female: 47)
- White: 2 (all male)
- Limited English Proficiency (LEP): 7 (male: 5, female: 2)
- Hispanic7
- Asian2
- Black37
- White2
- Multirace2
- LEP4
Students without disabilities receiving only one out-of-school suspension
- Hispanic: 7 (male: 2, female: 5)
- Asian: 2 (all male)
- Black: 37 (male: 17, female: 20)
- White: 2 (all male)
- Two or More Races: 2 (all male)
- Limited English Proficiency (LEP): 4 (male: 2, female: 2)
- Hispanic7
- Black82
- White4
- LEP2
Students without disabilities receiving more than one out-of-school suspension
- Hispanic: 7 (male: 5, female: 2)
- Black: 82 (male: 47, female: 35)
- White: 4 (male: 2, female: 2)
- Limited English Proficiency (LEP): 2 (all male)
Instances of out-of-school suspension (Students with disabilities): 130
Instances of out-of-school suspension per 1,000 students (Students with disabilities)
Danforth Middle School: | 360.1 |
New York: | 29.4 |
- Hispanic4
- Black19
- White5
- Multirace2
- LEP4
Students with disabilities receiving one or more in-school suspension
- Hispanic: 4 (male: 2, female: 2)
- Black: 19 (male: 11, female: 8)
- White: 5 (all male)
- Two or More Races: 2 (all male)
- Limited English Proficiency (LEP): 4 (male: 2, female: 2)
Students with disabilities receiving only one out-of-school suspension: 8 (male: 6, female: 2)
- Hispanic: 2 (all male)
- Black: 4 (male: 2, female: 2)
- White: 2 (all male)
- Hispanic7
- Black19
- White2
- Multirace2
- LEP4
Students with disabilities receiving more than one out-of-school suspension
- Hispanic: 7 (male: 5, female: 2)
- Black: 19 (male: 11, female: 8)
- White: 2 (all male)
- Two or More Races: 2 (all male)
- Limited English Proficiency (LEP): 4 (male: 2, female: 2)
Transfers:
(State average from 133 schools)
Transfer to an alternative school for disciplinary reasons is a subset of expulsion with educational services. An alternative school is a public elementary or secondary school that addresses the needs of students that typically cannot be met in a regular school program. The school provides nontraditional education; serves as an adjunct to a regular school; and falls outside of the categories of regular education, special education, or vocational education.
Students without disabilities transferred to an alternative school for disciplinary reasons: 9 (male: 7, female: 2)
Students without disabilities transferred to an alternative school for disciplinary reasons per 1,000 students
Students with disabilities transferred to an alternative school for disciplinary reasons: 4 (male: 2, female: 2)
Students with disabilities transferred to an alternative school for disciplinary reasons
- Hispanic: 2 (all male)
- Black: 7 (male: 5, female: 2)
Students without disabilities transferred to an alternative school for disciplinary reasons per 1,000 students
School: | 24.9 |
State: | 6.0 |
Students with disabilities transferred to an alternative school for disciplinary reasons: 4 (male: 2, female: 2)
- Black: 4 (male: 2, female: 2)
Students with disabilities transferred to an alternative school for disciplinary reasons
Here: | 11.1 |
New York: | 3.6 |
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