Onondaga Hill Middle School vs Van Duyn Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Onondaga Hill Middle School
Syracuse · Public middle · Grades 5–8
575 students
Van Duyn Elementary School
Syracuse · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
346 students
| Measure | Onondaga Hill Middle School Syracuse, New York | Van Duyn Elementary School Syracuse, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #252 of 785 | #2165 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #4401 of 15,369 | #40683 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 575 | 346 |
| Enrollment | 575 | 346 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.5% | 78.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 27% |
| city | Syracuse | Syracuse |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Onondaga Hill Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.9 vs 26.6).
- •Onondaga Hill Middle School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 27%).
- •Onondaga Hill Middle School does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 22%).
- •Onondaga Hill Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.5% vs 78.3%).
- •Van Duyn Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 12.8).
- •Onondaga Hill Middle School is the larger school with 575 students compared with 346.
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 Onondaga Hill Middle School better than Van Duyn Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Onondaga Hill Middle School ranks higher (64.9 vs 26.6 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 Onondaga Hill Middle School and Van Duyn Elementary School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Syracuse and Syracuse in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Onondaga Hill Middle School: 575. Van Duyn Elementary School: 346. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Onondaga Hill Middle School and Van Duyn Elementary School rank in New York?
Onondaga Hill Middle School is 252nd of 785 and Van Duyn Elementary School is 2165th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).