Roxboro Road Middle School

Roxboro Road Middle School, with a student base of about 705 students in grades 5–7, is located in Syracuse and maintains a student-teacher ratio of about 10 to 1 with 63-68 full-time equivalent teachers, as well as two counselors. About 24 % of the students meet the proficiency level for math, and 31 % meet the reading standard, placing it in the lower half of the state. Roughly 31 % of the students are minorities, and gender is fairly balanced (over half of the students are economically disadvantaged).

The school represents Mattydale's working-class environment, where the median assessed home values on Zillow (or the tax assessment office) are currently $116K or $193K, depending on the source. Under the direction of Principal Heather Pellegrino, the school seems ready to combine local history with honest effort—a discreetly sincere step for any parent looking for best elementary school type standards.

The school offered free basketball and art camps for students in grades 3-7 during the February vacation week. The program was open to Roxboro Elementary and Middle School students and provided transportation and meals.

1. What efforts are being made to develop student leadership and responsibility?

Ans. At Roxboro Road Middle School, there are a number of opportunities and programs, such as the student council and leadership programs, that give students the opportunity to take on leadership roles and responsibilities within the school community.

2. How does the school deal with bullying and build a positive school culture?

Ans. This school employs a bevy of anti-bullying programs (peer mediation) and works to foster a culture of respect and inclusion to promote safety for all students in the learning environment.

3. What professional development opportunities are available to staff?

Ans. The school provides an ongoing professional development calendar of workshops, conferences, and collaborative planning time, which is aimed at providing staff with current educational practices/strategies.

4. How do parents engage with their child’s education?

Ans. Regular communication, parent-teacher conferences, school events, and educational workshops engage parents and foster home-school partnerships.

5. What safety measures are in place for students in the building and on the campus?

Ans. The school has clearly laid out security measures and protocols, monitored entrances, and support staff are present to maximize the safety and security of all students.