Serving 736 students in grades 5-8, Jamesville-dewitt Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 736 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 68% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Jamesville-dewitt Middle School's student population of 736 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 70 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
736 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Jamesville-dewitt Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jamesville-dewitt Middle School is 0.45, 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
#932 out of 4377 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
9%
10%
Hispanic
3%
29%
Black
7%
16%
White
73%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jamesville-dewitt Middle School's ranking?
Jamesville-dewitt Middle School is ranked #932 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Jamesville-dewitt Middle School often compared to?
Jamesville-dewitt Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eagle Hill Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Jamesville-dewitt Middle School?
736 students attend Jamesville-dewitt Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Jamesville-dewitt Middle School students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jamesville-dewitt Middle School?
Jamesville-dewitt Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Jamesville-dewitt Middle School offer ?
Jamesville-dewitt Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Jamesville-dewitt Middle School part of?
Jamesville-dewitt Middle School is part of Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District.
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