Expeditionary Learning Middle School vs Southside Academy Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Expeditionary Learning Middle School
Syracuse · Public middle · Grades 6–8
172 students
Southside Academy Charter School
Syracuse · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
685 students
| Measure | Expeditionary Learning Middle School Syracuse, New York | Southside Academy Charter School Syracuse, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #533 of 785 | #2527 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #10273 of 15,369 | #48815 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 172 | 685 |
| Enrollment | 172 | 685 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.2% | 95.8% |
| Students per teacher | 7.2 | 20.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | – |
| Math proficiency | 27% | – |
| city | Syracuse | Syracuse |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Expeditionary Learning Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.0 vs 12.2).
- •Expeditionary Learning Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.2% vs 95.8%).
- •Expeditionary Learning Middle School does better on students per teacher (7.2 vs 20.1).
- •Southside Academy Charter School is the larger school with 685 students compared with 172.
- •Expeditionary Learning Middle School is a public school while Southside Academy Charter School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Expeditionary Learning Middle School better than Southside Academy Charter School?
On the Success Index (US), Expeditionary Learning Middle School ranks higher (38.0 vs 12.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Expeditionary Learning Middle School and Southside Academy Charter School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Syracuse and Syracuse in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Expeditionary Learning Middle School: 172. Southside Academy Charter School: 685. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Expeditionary Learning Middle School and Southside Academy Charter School rank in New York?
Expeditionary Learning Middle School is 533rd of 785 and Southside Academy Charter School is 2527th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).